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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.72, 353.95 and 212.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.72, 353.95 and 212.64 is: 293.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.72 : 353.95 = 212.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.72/353.95 = 212.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.72x = 353.95 × 212.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.72x = 75,263.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,263.93/256.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.18

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