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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.75, 263.85 and 135.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.75, 263.85 and 135.20 is: 202.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.75 : 263.85 = 135.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.75/263.85 = 135.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.75x = 263.85 × 135.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.75x = 35,670.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,670.69/175.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.97

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