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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.42, 262.59 and 134.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.42, 262.59 and 134.11 is: 200.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.42 : 262.59 = 134.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.42/262.59 = 134.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.42x = 262.59 × 134.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.42x = 35,215.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,215.94/175.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.75

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