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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.42, 318.03 and 175.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.42, 318.03 and 175.52 is: 262.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.42 : 318.03 = 175.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.42/318.03 = 175.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.42x = 318.03 × 175.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.42x = 55,818.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,818.97/212.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.77

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