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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.86, 263.93 and 132.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.86, 263.93 and 132.05 is: 198.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.86 : 263.93 = 132.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.86/263.93 = 132.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.86x = 263.93 × 132.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.86x = 34,849.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,849.98/175.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.17

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