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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.68, 375.30 and 212.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.68, 375.30 and 212.16 is: 317.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.68 : 375.30 = 212.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.68/375.30 = 212.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.68x = 375.30 × 212.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.68x = 79,623.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,623.65/250.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.63

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