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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.72, 262.76 and 130.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.72, 262.76 and 130.10 is: 194.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.72 : 262.76 = 130.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.72/262.76 = 130.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.72x = 262.76 × 130.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.72x = 34,185.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,185.08/175.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.54

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