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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.22, 263 and 148.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.22, 263 and 148.50 is: 222.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.22 : 263 = 148.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.22/263 = 148.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.22x = 263 × 148.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.22x = 39,055.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,055.50/175.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.89

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