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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.37, 263.21 and 135.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.37, 263.21 and 135.04 is: 202.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.37 : 263.21 = 135.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.37/263.21 = 135.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.37x = 263.21 × 135.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.37x = 35,543.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,543.20/175.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.68

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