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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.09, 348.87 and 211.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.09, 348.87 and 211.78 is: 291.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.09 : 348.87 = 211.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.09/348.87 = 211.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.09x = 348.87 × 211.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.09x = 73,883.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,883.69/253.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.93

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