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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.83, 242.85 and 140.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.83, 242.85 and 140.95 is: 194.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.83 : 242.85 = 140.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.83/242.85 = 140.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.83x = 242.85 × 140.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.83x = 34,229.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,229.71/175.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.68

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