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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.51, 349.54 and 214.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.51, 349.54 and 214.10 is: 295.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.51 : 349.54 = 214.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.51/349.54 = 214.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.51x = 349.54 × 214.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.51x = 74,837.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,837.13/253.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.20

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