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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.31, 262.19 and 134.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.31, 262.19 and 134.20 is: 200.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.31 : 262.19 = 134.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.31/262.19 = 134.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.31x = 262.19 × 134.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.31x = 35,184.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,184.57/175.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.70

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