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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.16, 349.40 and 211.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.16, 349.40 and 211.64 is: 292.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.16 : 349.40 = 211.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.16/349.40 = 211.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.16x = 349.40 × 211.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.16x = 73,947.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,947.02/253.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.10

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