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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.94, 268.23 and 140.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.94, 268.23 and 140.20 is: 210.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.94 : 268.23 = 140.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.94/268.23 = 140.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.94x = 268.23 × 140.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.94x = 37,606.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,606.71/178.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.17

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