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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.93, 352.29 and 211.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.93, 352.29 and 211.19 is: 291.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.93 : 352.29 = 211.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.93/352.29 = 211.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.93x = 352.29 × 211.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.93x = 74,398.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,398.36/254.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.84

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