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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.19, 975.38 and 211.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.19, 975.38 and 211.29 is: 316.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.19 : 975.38 = 211.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.19/975.38 = 211.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.19x = 975.38 × 211.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.19x = 206,088.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,088.04/650.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.97

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