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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.51, 1,290.74 and 211.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.51, 1,290.74 and 211.25 is: 316.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.51 : 1,290.74 = 211.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.51/1,290.74 = 211.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.51x = 1,290.74 × 211.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.51x = 272,661.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,661.32/860.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.86

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