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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.06, 313.38 and 175.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.06, 313.38 and 175.86 is: 262.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.06 : 313.38 = 175.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.06/313.38 = 175.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.06x = 313.38 × 175.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.06x = 55,111.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,111.01/210.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.36

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