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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.62, 263.28 and 150.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.62, 263.28 and 150.11 is: 225.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.62 : 263.28 = 150.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.62/263.28 = 150.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.62x = 263.28 × 150.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.62x = 39,519.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,519.64/175.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.03

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