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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.50, 268.74 and 139

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.50, 268.74 and 139 is: 208.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.50 : 268.74 = 139 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.50/268.74 = 139/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.50x = 268.74 × 139
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.50x = 37,354.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,354.86/179.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.11

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