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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.19, 976.88 and 212.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.19, 976.88 and 212.29 is: 318.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.19 : 976.88 = 212.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.19/976.88 = 212.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.19x = 976.88 × 212.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.19x = 207,381.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,381.86/651.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.47

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