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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.10, 347.80 and 212.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.10, 347.80 and 212.60 is: 292.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.10 : 347.80 = 212.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.10/347.80 = 212.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.10x = 347.80 × 212.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.10x = 73,942.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,942.28/253.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.15

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