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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.62, 346.98 and 210.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.62, 346.98 and 210.16 is: 289.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.62 : 346.98 = 210.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.62/346.98 = 210.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.62x = 346.98 × 210.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.62x = 72,921.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,921.32/251.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.81

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