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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.64, 263.59 and 139.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.64, 263.59 and 139.73 is: 209.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.64 : 263.59 = 139.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.64/263.59 = 139.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.64x = 263.59 × 139.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.64x = 36,829.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,829.76/175.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.69

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