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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.08, 321.18 and 175.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.08, 321.18 and 175.74 is: 263.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.08 : 321.18 = 175.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.08/321.18 = 175.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.08x = 321.18 × 175.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.08x = 56,444.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,444.17/214.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.66

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