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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.39, 262.86 and 134.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.39, 262.86 and 134.47 is: 201.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.39 : 262.86 = 134.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.39/262.86 = 134.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.39x = 262.86 × 134.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.39x = 35,346.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,346.78/175.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.53

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