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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.92, 353.18 and 211.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.92, 353.18 and 211.64 is: 292.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.92 : 353.18 = 211.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.92/353.18 = 211.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.92x = 353.18 × 211.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.92x = 74,748.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,748.43/255.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.08

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