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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.16, 312 and 175.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.16, 312 and 175.14 is: 261.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.16 : 312 = 175.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.16/312 = 175.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.16x = 312 × 175.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.16x = 54,643.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,643.68/209.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.25

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