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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.85, 263.67 and 130.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.85, 263.67 and 130.20 is: 195.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.85 : 263.67 = 130.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.85/263.67 = 130.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.85x = 263.67 × 130.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.85x = 34,329.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,329.83/175.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.22

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