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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.79, 263.07 and 130.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.79, 263.07 and 130.02 is: 194.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.79 : 263.07 = 130.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.79/263.07 = 130.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.79x = 263.07 × 130.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.79x = 34,204.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,204.36/175.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.58

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