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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.18, 376.02 and 211.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.18, 376.02 and 211.84 is: 317.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.18 : 376.02 = 211.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.18/376.02 = 211.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.18x = 376.02 × 211.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.18x = 79,656.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,656.08/251.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.13

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