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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.87, 377.60 and 211.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.87, 377.60 and 211.37 is: 316.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.87 : 377.60 = 211.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.87/377.60 = 211.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.87x = 377.60 × 211.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.87x = 79,810.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,810.37/251.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.88

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