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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.87, 377.24 and 212.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.87, 377.24 and 212.12 is: 317.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.87 : 377.24 = 212.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.87/377.24 = 212.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.87x = 377.24 × 212.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.87x = 80,017.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,017.20/251.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.69

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