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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.16, 350.78 and 212.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.16, 350.78 and 212.64 is: 293.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.16 : 350.78 = 212.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.16/350.78 = 212.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.16x = 350.78 × 212.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.16x = 74,589.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,589.86/254.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.48

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