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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.98, 346.14 and 211.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.98, 346.14 and 211.83 is: 292.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.98 : 346.14 = 211.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.98/346.14 = 211.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.98x = 346.14 × 211.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.98x = 73,322.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,322.84/250.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.15

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