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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.12, 975.16 and 211.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.12, 975.16 and 211.36 is: 317.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.12 : 975.16 = 211.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.12/975.16 = 211.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.12x = 975.16 × 211.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.12x = 206,109.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,109.82/650.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.03

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