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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.12, 262.30 and 131.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.12, 262.30 and 131.85 is: 197.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.12 : 262.30 = 131.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.12/262.30 = 131.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.12x = 262.30 × 131.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.12x = 34,584.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,584.26/175.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.49

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