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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.19, 375.74 and 213.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.19, 375.74 and 213.94 is: 321.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.19 : 375.74 = 213.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.19/375.74 = 213.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.19x = 375.74 × 213.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.19x = 80,386.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,386.02/250.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.30

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