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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.04, 374.45 and 211.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.04, 374.45 and 211.11 is: 316.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.04 : 374.45 = 211.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.04/374.45 = 211.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.04x = 374.45 × 211.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.04x = 79,048.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,048.27/250.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.15

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