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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.26, 350.90 and 210.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.26, 350.90 and 210.52 is: 290.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.26 : 350.90 = 210.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.26/350.90 = 210.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.26x = 350.90 × 210.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.26x = 73,871.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,871.47/254.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.54

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