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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.52, 314.28 and 174.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.52, 314.28 and 174.96 is: 262.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.52 : 314.28 = 174.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.52/314.28 = 174.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.52x = 314.28 × 174.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.52x = 54,986.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,986.43/209.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.44

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