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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.64, 375.27 and 211.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.64, 375.27 and 211.91 is: 317.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.64 : 375.27 = 211.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.64/375.27 = 211.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.64x = 375.27 × 211.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.64x = 79,524.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,524.00/250.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.29

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