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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.00, 262.87 and 137.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.00, 262.87 and 137.39 is: 205.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.00 : 262.87 = 137.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.00/262.87 = 137.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.00x = 262.87 × 137.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.00x = 36,114.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,114.05/176.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.20

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