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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.44, 263.22 and 143.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.44, 263.22 and 143.40 is: 215.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.44 : 263.22 = 143.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.44/263.22 = 143.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.44x = 263.22 × 143.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.44x = 37,745.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,745.75/175.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.15

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