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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.14, 467.87 and 175.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.14, 467.87 and 175.30 is: 262.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.14 : 467.87 = 175.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.14/467.87 = 175.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.14x = 467.87 × 175.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.14x = 82,015.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,015.56/312.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.75

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