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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.84, 374.76 and 212.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.84, 374.76 and 212.94 is: 319.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.84 : 374.76 = 212.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.84/374.76 = 212.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.84x = 374.76 × 212.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.84x = 79,801.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,801.39/249.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.41

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