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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.42, 349.76 and 211.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.42, 349.76 and 211.91 is: 292.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.42 : 349.76 = 211.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.42/349.76 = 211.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.42x = 349.76 × 211.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.42x = 74,116.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,116.42/253.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.47

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