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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.13, 350.10 and 209.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.13, 350.10 and 209.58 is: 288.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.13 : 350.10 = 209.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.13/350.10 = 209.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.13x = 350.10 × 209.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.13x = 73,373.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,373.96/254.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.73

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