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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.65, 350.50 and 212.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.65, 350.50 and 212.73 is: 292.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.65 : 350.50 = 212.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.65/350.50 = 212.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.65x = 350.50 × 212.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.65x = 74,561.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,561.87/254.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.80

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