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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.93, 345.94 and 211.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.93, 345.94 and 211.44 is: 291.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.93 : 345.94 = 211.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.93/345.94 = 211.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.93x = 345.94 × 211.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.93x = 73,145.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,145.55/250.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.50

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