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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.14, 350.53 and 212.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.14, 350.53 and 212.63 is: 293.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.14 : 350.53 = 212.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.14/350.53 = 212.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.14x = 350.53 × 212.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.14x = 74,530.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,530.91/254.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.27

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