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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.08, 353.10 and 211.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.08, 353.10 and 211.80 is: 292.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.08 : 353.10 = 211.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.08/353.10 = 211.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.08x = 353.10 × 211.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.08x = 74,786.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,786.58/256.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.04

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