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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.86, 378.06 and 213.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.86, 378.06 and 213.52 is: 320.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.86 : 378.06 = 213.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.86/378.06 = 213.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.86x = 378.06 × 213.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.86x = 80,723.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,723.37/251.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.51

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