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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.81, 263.79 and 135.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.81, 263.79 and 135.56 is: 203.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.81 : 263.79 = 135.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.81/263.79 = 135.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.81x = 263.79 × 135.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.81x = 35,759.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,759.37/175.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.40

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