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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.08, 313.22 and 175.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.08, 313.22 and 175.06 is: 262.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.08 : 313.22 = 175.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.08/313.22 = 175.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.08x = 313.22 × 175.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.08x = 54,832.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,832.29/209.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.26

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