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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.19, 262.16 and 126.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.19, 262.16 and 126.49 is: 189.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.19 : 262.16 = 126.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.19/262.16 = 126.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.19x = 262.16 × 126.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.19x = 33,160.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,160.77/175.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.29

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