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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.52, 345.48 and 211.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.52, 345.48 and 211.64 is: 291.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.52 : 345.48 = 211.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.52/345.48 = 211.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.52x = 345.48 × 211.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.52x = 73,117.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,117.39/250.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.86

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