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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.14, 316.26 and 175.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.14, 316.26 and 175.14 is: 262.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.14 : 316.26 = 175.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.14/316.26 = 175.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.14x = 316.26 × 175.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.14x = 55,389.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,389.78/211.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.34

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