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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.88, 269.30 and 133.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.88, 269.30 and 133.92 is: 200.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.88 : 269.30 = 133.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.88/269.30 = 133.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.88x = 269.30 × 133.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.88x = 36,063.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,063.99/179.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.49

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