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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.19, 268.48 and 140.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.19, 268.48 and 140.92 is: 211.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.19 : 268.48 = 140.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.19/268.48 = 140.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.19x = 268.48 × 140.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.19x = 37,834.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,834.20/179.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.14

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