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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.75, 246.74 and 139.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.75, 246.74 and 139.87 is: 193.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.75 : 246.74 = 139.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.75/246.74 = 139.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.75x = 246.74 × 139.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.75x = 34,511.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,511.52/178.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.07

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