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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.63, 314.25 and 175.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.63, 314.25 and 175.61 is: 263.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.63 : 314.25 = 175.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.63/314.25 = 175.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.63x = 314.25 × 175.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.63x = 55,183.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,183.87/209.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.25

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