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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.21, 350.87 and 212.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.21, 350.87 and 212.69 is: 293.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.21 : 350.87 = 212.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.21/350.87 = 212.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.21x = 350.87 × 212.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.21x = 74,626.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,626.54/254.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.56

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