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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.99, 345.93 and 211.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.99, 345.93 and 211.50 is: 291.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.99 : 345.93 = 211.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.99/345.93 = 211.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.99x = 345.93 × 211.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.99x = 73,164.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,164.20/250.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.50

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