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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.51, 263.34 and 139.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.51, 263.34 and 139.33 is: 209.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.51 : 263.34 = 139.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.51/263.34 = 139.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.51x = 263.34 × 139.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.51x = 36,691.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,691.16/175.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.05

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