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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.12, 312.94 and 174.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.12, 312.94 and 174.92 is: 261.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.12 : 312.94 = 174.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.12/312.94 = 174.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.12x = 312.94 × 174.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.12x = 54,739.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,739.46/209.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.76

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