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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.43, 269.25 and 138.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.43, 269.25 and 138.93 is: 208.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.43 : 269.25 = 138.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.43/269.25 = 138.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.43x = 269.25 × 138.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.43x = 37,405.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,405.37/179.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.47

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