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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.46, 262.86 and 132.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.46, 262.86 and 132.14 is: 197.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.46 : 262.86 = 132.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.46/262.86 = 132.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.46x = 262.86 × 132.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.46x = 34,734.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,734.32/175.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.96

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