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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.96, 263.97 and 141.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.96, 263.97 and 141.94 is: 212.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.96 : 263.97 = 141.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.96/263.97 = 141.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.96x = 263.97 × 141.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.96x = 37,467.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,467.90/175.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.93

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