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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.50, 384.53 and 211.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.50, 384.53 and 211.72 is: 316.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.50 : 384.53 = 211.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.50/384.53 = 211.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.50x = 384.53 × 211.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.50x = 81,412.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,412.69/257.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.17

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