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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.65, 349.88 and 212.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.65, 349.88 and 212.41 is: 292.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.65 : 349.88 = 212.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.65/349.88 = 212.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.65x = 349.88 × 212.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.65x = 74,318.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,318.01/253.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.99

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