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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.30, 375.96 and 212.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.30, 375.96 and 212.35 is: 317.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.30 : 375.96 = 212.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.30/375.96 = 212.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.30x = 375.96 × 212.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.30x = 79,835.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,835.11/251.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.69

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