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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.40, 977.27 and 212.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.40, 977.27 and 212.68 is: 319.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.40 : 977.27 = 212.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.40/977.27 = 212.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.40x = 977.27 × 212.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.40x = 207,843.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,843.19/651.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.07

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