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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.97, 345.71 and 214.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.97, 345.71 and 214.25 is: 295.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.97 : 345.71 = 214.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.97/345.71 = 214.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.97x = 345.71 × 214.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.97x = 74,067.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,067.17/250.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.13

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