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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.14, 975.12 and 211.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.14, 975.12 and 211.44 is: 317.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.14 : 975.12 = 211.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.14/975.12 = 211.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.14x = 975.12 × 211.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.14x = 206,179.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,179.37/650.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.13

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