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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.90, 262.62 and 138.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.90, 262.62 and 138.99 is: 208.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.90 : 262.62 = 138.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.90/262.62 = 138.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.90x = 262.62 × 138.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.90x = 36,501.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,501.55/174.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.70

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