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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.29, 345.06 and 213.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.29, 345.06 and 213.84 is: 294.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.29 : 345.06 = 213.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.29/345.06 = 213.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.29x = 345.06 × 213.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.29x = 73,787.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,787.63/250.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.81

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