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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.18, 262.26 and 134.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.18, 262.26 and 134.50 is: 201.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.18 : 262.26 = 134.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.18/262.26 = 134.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.18x = 262.26 × 134.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.18x = 35,273.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,273.97/175.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.36

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