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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.29, 351.92 and 210.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.29, 351.92 and 210.49 is: 290.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.29 : 351.92 = 210.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.29/351.92 = 210.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.29x = 351.92 × 210.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.29x = 74,073.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,073.71/255.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.15

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