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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.22, 310.87 and 175.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.22, 310.87 and 175.02 is: 262.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.22 : 310.87 = 175.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.22/310.87 = 175.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.22x = 310.87 × 175.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.22x = 54,408.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,408.47/207.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.56

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