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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.38, 268.83 and 133.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.38, 268.83 and 133.36 is: 199.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.38 : 268.83 = 133.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.38/268.83 = 133.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.38x = 268.83 × 133.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.38x = 35,851.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,851.17/179.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.86

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