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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.35, 244.17 and 140.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.35, 244.17 and 140.00 is: 192.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.35 : 244.17 = 140.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.35/244.17 = 140.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.35x = 244.17 × 140.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.35x = 34,182.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,182.58/177.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.75

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