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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.76, 382.80 and 211.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.76, 382.80 and 211.56 is: 317.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.76 : 382.80 = 211.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.76/382.80 = 211.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.76x = 382.80 × 211.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.76x = 80,985.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,985.17/254.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.89

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