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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.83, 353.93 and 212.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.83, 353.93 and 212.41 is: 292.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.83 : 353.93 = 212.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.83/353.93 = 212.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.83x = 353.93 × 212.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.83x = 75,178.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,178.27/256.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.72

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