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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.88, 269.58 and 133.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.88, 269.58 and 133.86 is: 200.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.88 : 269.58 = 133.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.88/269.58 = 133.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.88x = 269.58 × 133.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.88x = 36,085.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,085.98/179.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.61

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