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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.75, 470.19 and 175

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.75, 470.19 and 175 is: 262.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.75 : 470.19 = 175 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.75/470.19 = 175/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.75x = 470.19 × 175
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.75x = 82,283.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,283.25/313.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.26

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