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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.80, 350.06 and 212.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.80, 350.06 and 212.90 is: 293.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.80 : 350.06 = 212.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.80/350.06 = 212.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.80x = 350.06 × 212.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.80x = 74,524.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,524.96/253.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.64

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