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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.60, 320.09 and 175.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.60, 320.09 and 175.35 is: 262.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.60 : 320.09 = 175.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.60/320.09 = 175.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.60x = 320.09 × 175.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.60x = 56,127.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,127.70/213.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.77

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