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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.78, 316.30 and 175.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.78, 316.30 and 175.14 is: 262.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.78 : 316.30 = 175.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.78/316.30 = 175.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.78x = 316.30 × 175.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.78x = 55,396.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,396.78/210.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.82

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