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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836, 1,254.00 and 211.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836, 1,254.00 and 211.30 is: 316.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836 : 1,254.00 = 211.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836/1,254.00 = 211.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836x = 1,254.00 × 211.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836x = 264,969.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,969.14/836
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.95

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