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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.98, 242.56 and 140.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.98, 242.56 and 140.94 is: 194.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.98 : 242.56 = 140.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.98/242.56 = 140.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.98x = 242.56 × 140.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.98x = 34,187.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,187.49/175.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.27

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