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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.89, 268.20 and 127.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.89, 268.20 and 127.64 is: 191.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.89 : 268.20 = 127.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.89/268.20 = 127.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.89x = 268.20 × 127.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.89x = 34,231.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,231.71/178.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.36

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