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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.91, 356.93 and 212.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.91, 356.93 and 212.06 is: 292.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.91 : 356.93 = 212.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.91/356.93 = 212.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.91x = 356.93 × 212.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.91x = 75,690.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,690.58/258.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.34

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