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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.17, 345.81 and 214.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.17, 345.81 and 214.18 is: 294.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.17 : 345.81 = 214.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.17/345.81 = 214.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.17x = 345.81 × 214.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.17x = 74,065.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,065.59/251.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.88

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