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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.64, 375.80 and 210.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.64, 375.80 and 210.75 is: 314.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.64 : 375.80 = 210.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.64/375.80 = 210.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.64x = 375.80 × 210.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.64x = 79,198.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,198.80/251.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.73

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