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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.27, 377.18 and 211.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.27, 377.18 and 211.13 is: 316.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.27 : 377.18 = 211.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.27/377.18 = 211.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.27x = 377.18 × 211.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.27x = 79,632.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,632.96/251.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.92

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