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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.06, 351.39 and 211.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.06, 351.39 and 211.26 is: 291.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.06 : 351.39 = 211.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.06/351.39 = 211.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.06x = 351.39 × 211.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.06x = 74,234.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,234.65/255.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.05

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