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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.38, 262.58 and 132.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.38, 262.58 and 132.06 is: 197.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.38 : 262.58 = 132.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.38/262.58 = 132.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.38x = 262.58 × 132.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.38x = 34,676.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,676.64/175.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.73

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