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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.14, 374.52 and 211.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.14, 374.52 and 211.41 is: 316.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.14 : 374.52 = 211.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.14/374.52 = 211.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.14x = 374.52 × 211.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.14x = 79,178.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,178.07/250.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.54

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