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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.21, 262.83 and 128.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.21, 262.83 and 128.99 is: 193.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.21 : 262.83 = 128.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.21/262.83 = 128.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.21x = 262.83 × 128.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.21x = 33,902.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,902.86/175.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.49

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