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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.97, 351.91 and 213.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.97, 351.91 and 213.45 is: 294.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.97 : 351.91 = 213.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.97/351.91 = 213.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.97x = 351.91 × 213.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.97x = 75,115.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,115.19/254.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.60

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