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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.14, 313.98 and 175.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.14, 313.98 and 175.32 is: 263.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.14 : 313.98 = 175.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.14/313.98 = 175.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.14x = 313.98 × 175.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.14x = 55,046.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,046.97/209.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.21

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