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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.76, 246.11 and 139.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.76, 246.11 and 139.37 is: 191.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.76 : 246.11 = 139.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.76/246.11 = 139.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.76x = 246.11 × 139.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.76x = 34,300.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,300.35/178.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.88

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