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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.40, 374.12 and 212

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.40, 374.12 and 212 is: 316.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.40 : 374.12 = 212 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.40/374.12 = 212/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.40x = 374.12 × 212
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.40x = 79,313.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,313.44/250.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.75

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