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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.98, 269.07 and 138.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.98, 269.07 and 138.42 is: 208.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.98 : 269.07 = 138.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.98/269.07 = 138.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.98x = 269.07 × 138.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.98x = 37,244.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,244.67/178.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.09

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