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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.25, 376.89 and 210.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.25, 376.89 and 210.96 is: 316.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.25 : 376.89 = 210.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.25/376.89 = 210.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.25x = 376.89 × 210.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.25x = 79,508.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,508.71/251.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.45

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