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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.80, 263.45 and 139.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.80, 263.45 and 139.28 is: 208.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.80 : 263.45 = 139.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.80/263.45 = 139.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.80x = 263.45 × 139.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.80x = 36,691.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,691.30/175.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.71

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