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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.84, 263.39 and 135.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.84, 263.39 and 135.07 is: 202.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.84 : 263.39 = 135.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.84/263.39 = 135.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.84x = 263.39 × 135.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.84x = 35,574.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,574.75/175.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.32

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