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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.25, 976.77 and 212.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.25, 976.77 and 212.51 is: 318.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.25 : 976.77 = 212.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.25/976.77 = 212.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.25x = 976.77 × 212.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.25x = 207,575.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,575.83/651.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.74

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