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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.86, 977.80 and 213.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.86, 977.80 and 213.11 is: 319.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.86 : 977.80 = 213.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.86/977.80 = 213.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.86x = 977.80 × 213.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.86x = 208,373.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,373.00/651.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.66

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