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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.67, 313.97 and 175.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.67, 313.97 and 175.25 is: 262.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.67 : 313.97 = 175.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.67/313.97 = 175.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.67x = 313.97 × 175.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.67x = 55,020.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,020.80/209.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.42

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