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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.43, 262.90 and 134.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.43, 262.90 and 134.65 is: 201.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.43 : 262.90 = 134.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.43/262.90 = 134.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.43x = 262.90 × 134.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.43x = 35,398.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,398.17/175.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.79

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