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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.10, 350.10 and 212.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.10, 350.10 and 212.43 is: 292.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.10 : 350.10 = 212.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.10/350.10 = 212.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.10x = 350.10 × 212.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.10x = 74,371.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,371.74/254.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.69

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