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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.74, 320.43 and 175.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.74, 320.43 and 175.13 is: 262.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.74 : 320.43 = 175.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.74/320.43 = 175.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.74x = 320.43 × 175.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.74x = 56,116.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,116.91/213.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.55

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