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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.02, 262.26 and 138.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.02, 262.26 and 138.84 is: 208.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.02 : 262.26 = 138.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.02/262.26 = 138.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.02x = 262.26 × 138.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.02x = 36,412.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,412.18/175.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.05

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