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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.21, 315.38 and 175.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.21, 315.38 and 175.83 is: 263.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.21 : 315.38 = 175.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.21/315.38 = 175.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.21x = 315.38 × 175.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.21x = 55,453.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,453.27/210.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.80

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