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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.75, 263.22 and 139.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.75, 263.22 and 139.70 is: 209.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.75 : 263.22 = 139.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.75/263.22 = 139.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.75x = 263.22 × 139.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.75x = 36,771.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,771.97/175.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.23

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