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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.94, 247.40 and 137.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.94, 247.40 and 137.63 is: 190.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.94 : 247.40 = 137.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.94/247.40 = 137.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.94x = 247.40 × 137.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.94x = 34,049.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,049.66/178.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.29

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