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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.89, 261.98 and 140.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.89, 261.98 and 140.47 is: 210.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.89 : 261.98 = 140.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.89/261.98 = 140.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.89x = 261.98 × 140.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.89x = 36,800.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,800.33/174.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.42

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