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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.50, 262.86 and 134.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.50, 262.86 and 134.88 is: 202.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.50 : 262.86 = 134.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.50/262.86 = 134.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.50x = 262.86 × 134.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.50x = 35,454.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,454.56/175.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.02

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