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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.20, 262.98 and 94.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.20, 262.98 and 94.11 is: 141.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.20 : 262.98 = 94.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.20/262.98 = 94.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.20x = 262.98 × 94.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.20x = 24,749.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,749.05/175.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.26

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