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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249, 344 and 210.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249, 344 and 210.12 is: 290.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249 : 344 = 210.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249/344 = 210.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249x = 344 × 210.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249x = 72,281.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,281.28/249
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.29

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