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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.48, 345.26 and 211.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.48, 345.26 and 211.19 is: 291.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.48 : 345.26 = 211.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.48/345.26 = 211.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.48x = 345.26 × 211.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.48x = 72,914.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,914.40/250.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.10

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