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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.82, 315 and 175.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.82, 315 and 175.80 is: 263.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.82 : 315 = 175.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.82/315 = 175.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.82x = 315 × 175.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.82x = 55,377
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,377/209.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.93

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