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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.51, 263.12 and 139.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.51, 263.12 and 139.37 is: 208.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.51 : 263.12 = 139.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.51/263.12 = 139.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.51x = 263.12 × 139.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.51x = 36,669.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,669.02/175.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.93

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