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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.17, 379.80 and 212.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.17, 379.80 and 212.49 is: 318.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.17 : 379.80 = 212.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.17/379.80 = 212.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.17x = 379.80 × 212.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.17x = 80,703.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,703.70/253.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.77

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