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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.25, 262.51 and 136.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.25, 262.51 and 136.69 is: 204.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.25 : 262.51 = 136.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.25/262.51 = 136.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.25x = 262.51 × 136.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.25x = 35,880.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,880.84/175.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.75

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