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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.44, 262.75 and 139.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.44, 262.75 and 139.39 is: 208.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.44 : 262.75 = 139.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.44/262.75 = 139.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.44x = 262.75 × 139.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.44x = 36,624.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,624.72/175.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.76

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