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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.94, 320.37 and 175.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.94, 320.37 and 175.33 is: 262.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.94 : 320.37 = 175.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.94/320.37 = 175.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.94x = 320.37 × 175.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.94x = 56,170.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,170.47/213.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.55

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