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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.46, 317.97 and 175.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.46, 317.97 and 175.47 is: 262.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.46 : 317.97 = 175.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.46/317.97 = 175.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.46x = 317.97 × 175.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.46x = 55,794.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,794.20/212.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.61

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