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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.64, 377.64 and 213.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.64, 377.64 and 213.54 is: 320.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.64 : 377.64 = 213.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.64/377.64 = 213.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.64x = 377.64 × 213.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.64x = 80,641.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,641.25/251.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.46

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