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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.06, 346.11 and 211.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.06, 346.11 and 211.88 is: 292.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.06 : 346.11 = 211.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.06/346.11 = 211.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.06x = 346.11 × 211.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.06x = 73,332.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,332.06/251.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.10

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