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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.56, 262.94 and 143.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.56, 262.94 and 143.28 is: 214.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.56 : 262.94 = 143.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.56/262.94 = 143.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.56x = 262.94 × 143.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.56x = 37,674.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,674.04/175.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.59

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