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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.68, 352.86 and 211.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.68, 352.86 and 211.94 is: 292.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.68 : 352.86 = 211.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.68/352.86 = 211.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.68x = 352.86 × 211.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.68x = 74,785.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,785.15/255.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.50

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