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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175, 241.26 and 145.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175, 241.26 and 145.52 is: 200.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175 : 241.26 = 145.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175/241.26 = 145.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175x = 241.26 × 145.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175x = 35,108.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,108.16/175
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.62

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