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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.83, 268.15 and 130.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.83, 268.15 and 130.15 is: 195.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.83 : 268.15 = 130.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.83/268.15 = 130.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.83x = 268.15 × 130.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.83x = 34,899.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,899.72/178.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.16

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