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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.30, 375.99 and 211.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.30, 375.99 and 211.86 is: 318.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.30 : 375.99 = 211.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.30/375.99 = 211.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.30x = 375.99 × 211.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.30x = 79,654.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,654.83/250.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.24

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