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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.77, 263.79 and 135.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.77, 263.79 and 135.27 is: 203.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.77 : 263.79 = 135.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.77/263.79 = 135.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.77x = 263.79 × 135.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.77x = 35,682.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,682.87/175.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.01

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