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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.19, 262.89 and 98.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.19, 262.89 and 98.19 is: 147.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.19 : 262.89 = 98.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.19/262.89 = 98.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.19x = 262.89 × 98.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.19x = 25,813.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,813.17/175.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.35

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