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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.35, 351.06 and 210.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.35, 351.06 and 210.61 is: 290.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.35 : 351.06 = 210.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.35/351.06 = 210.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.35x = 351.06 × 210.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.35x = 73,935.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,935.08/254.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.69

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