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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.50, 467.80 and 175.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.50, 467.80 and 175.12 is: 262.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.50 : 467.80 = 175.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.50/467.80 = 175.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.50x = 467.80 × 175.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.50x = 81,921.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,921.14/312.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.15

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