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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.00, 268.22 and 133.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.00, 268.22 and 133.13 is: 199.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.00 : 268.22 = 133.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.00/268.22 = 133.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.00x = 268.22 × 133.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.00x = 35,706.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,706.12/179.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.48

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