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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.43, 317.52 and 175.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.43, 317.52 and 175.37 is: 263.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.43 : 317.52 = 175.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.43/317.52 = 175.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.43x = 317.52 × 175.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.43x = 55,681.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,681.89/211.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.36

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