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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.26, 261.93 and 140.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.26, 261.93 and 140.39 is: 211.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.26 : 261.93 = 140.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.26/261.93 = 140.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.26x = 261.93 × 140.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.26x = 36,771.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,771.04/174.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.02

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