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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.13, 356.16 and 211.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.13, 356.16 and 211.42 is: 291.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.13 : 356.16 = 211.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.13/356.16 = 211.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.13x = 356.16 × 211.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.13x = 75,299.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,299.35/258.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.71

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