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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.35, 262.49 and 144.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.35, 262.49 and 144.22 is: 215.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.35 : 262.49 = 144.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.35/262.49 = 144.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.35x = 262.49 × 144.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.35x = 37,856.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,856.31/175.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.89

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