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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.20, 374.66 and 212.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.20, 374.66 and 212.20 is: 316.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.20 : 374.66 = 212.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.20/374.66 = 212.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.20x = 374.66 × 212.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.20x = 79,502.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,502.85/251.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.49

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