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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.70, 263.25 and 130.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.70, 263.25 and 130.14 is: 194.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.70 : 263.25 = 130.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.70/263.25 = 130.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.70x = 263.25 × 130.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.70x = 34,259.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,259.36/175.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.99

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