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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.62, 351.04 and 210.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.62, 351.04 and 210.20 is: 289.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.62 : 351.04 = 210.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.62/351.04 = 210.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.62x = 351.04 × 210.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.62x = 73,788.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,788.61/254.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.80

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