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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.50, 317.07 and 175.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.50, 317.07 and 175.50 is: 263.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.50 : 317.07 = 175.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.50/317.07 = 175.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.50x = 317.07 × 175.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.50x = 55,645.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,645.79/211.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.10

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