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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.90, 318.26 and 175.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.90, 318.26 and 175.84 is: 264.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.90 : 318.26 = 175.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.90/318.26 = 175.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.90x = 318.26 × 175.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.90x = 55,960.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,960.37/211.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.09

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