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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.96, 263.74 and 135.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.96, 263.74 and 135.40 is: 202.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.96 : 263.74 = 135.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.96/263.74 = 135.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.96x = 263.74 × 135.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.96x = 35,710.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,710.40/175.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.95

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