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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.15, 262.93 and 139.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.15, 262.93 and 139.11 is: 208.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.15 : 262.93 = 139.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.15/262.93 = 139.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.15x = 262.93 × 139.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.15x = 36,576.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,576.19/175.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.83

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