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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.40, 247.26 and 137.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.40, 247.26 and 137.86 is: 190.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.40 : 247.26 = 137.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.40/247.26 = 137.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.40x = 247.26 × 137.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.40x = 34,087.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,087.26/179.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.01

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