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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.88, 317.41 and 175.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.88, 317.41 and 175.43 is: 262.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.88 : 317.41 = 175.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.88/317.41 = 175.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.88x = 317.41 × 175.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.88x = 55,683.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,683.24/211.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.81

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