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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.91, 356.05 and 211.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.91, 356.05 and 211.38 is: 291.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.91 : 356.05 = 211.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.91/356.05 = 211.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.91x = 356.05 × 211.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.91x = 75,262.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,262.59/257.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.82

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