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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.18, 358.15 and 210.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.18, 358.15 and 210.31 is: 290.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.18 : 358.15 = 210.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.18/358.15 = 210.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.18x = 358.15 × 210.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.18x = 75,322.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,322.53/259.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.62

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