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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.95, 381.89 and 211.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.95, 381.89 and 211.51 is: 316.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.95 : 381.89 = 211.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.95/381.89 = 211.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.95x = 381.89 × 211.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.95x = 80,773.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,773.55/254.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.83

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