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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.78, 268.26 and 133.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.78, 268.26 and 133.22 is: 199.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.78 : 268.26 = 133.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.78/268.26 = 133.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.78x = 268.26 × 133.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.78x = 35,737.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,737.60/178.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.90

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