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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.96, 263.68 and 130.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.96, 263.68 and 130.60 is: 195.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.96 : 263.68 = 130.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.96/263.68 = 130.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.96x = 263.68 × 130.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.96x = 34,436.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,436.61/175.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.71

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