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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.61, 350.78 and 213.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.61, 350.78 and 213.44 is: 294.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.61 : 350.78 = 213.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.61/350.78 = 213.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.61x = 350.78 × 213.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.61x = 74,867.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,867.66/254.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.05

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