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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.95, 262.78 and 141.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.95, 262.78 and 141.78 is: 211.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.95 : 262.78 = 141.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.95/262.78 = 141.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.95x = 262.78 × 141.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.95x = 37,256.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,256.95/175.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.75

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