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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.17, 374.66 and 210.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.17, 374.66 and 210.93 is: 315.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.17 : 374.66 = 210.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.17/374.66 = 210.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.17x = 374.66 × 210.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.17x = 79,025.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,025.98/250.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.89

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