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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.16, 313.38 and 175.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.16, 313.38 and 175.14 is: 262.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.16 : 313.38 = 175.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.16/313.38 = 175.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.16x = 313.38 × 175.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.16x = 54,885.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,885.37/209.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.41

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