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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.35, 263.15 and 129.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.35, 263.15 and 129.83 is: 194.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.35 : 263.15 = 129.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.35/263.15 = 129.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.35x = 263.15 × 129.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.35x = 34,162.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,162.80/175.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.83

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