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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.28, 261.08 and 139.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.28, 261.08 and 139.89 is: 209.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.28 : 261.08 = 139.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.28/261.08 = 139.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.28x = 261.08 × 139.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.28x = 36,522.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,522.48/174.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.56

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