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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.16, 352.16 and 213.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.16, 352.16 and 213.64 is: 294.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.16 : 352.16 = 213.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.16/352.16 = 213.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.16x = 352.16 × 213.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.16x = 75,235.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,235.46/255.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.86

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