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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.61, 263.37 and 137.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.61, 263.37 and 137.14 is: 205.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.61 : 263.37 = 137.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.61/263.37 = 137.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.61x = 263.37 × 137.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.61x = 36,118.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,118.56/175.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.67

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