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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.95, 376.06 and 212.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.95, 376.06 and 212.55 is: 318.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.95 : 376.06 = 212.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.95/376.06 = 212.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.95x = 376.06 × 212.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.95x = 79,931.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,931.55/250.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.52

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