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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.23, 317.19 and 175.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.23, 317.19 and 175.23 is: 263.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.23 : 317.19 = 175.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.23/317.19 = 175.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.23x = 317.19 × 175.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.23x = 55,581.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,581.20/211.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.13

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