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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.53, 262.89 and 140.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.53, 262.89 and 140.03 is: 209.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.53 : 262.89 = 140.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.53/262.89 = 140.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.53x = 262.89 × 140.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.53x = 36,811.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,811.17/175.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.71

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