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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.29, 262.14 and 134.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.29, 262.14 and 134.16 is: 200.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.29 : 262.14 = 134.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.29/262.14 = 134.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.29x = 262.14 × 134.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.29x = 35,168.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,168.70/175.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.63

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