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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.19, 357.99 and 210.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.19, 357.99 and 210.32 is: 290.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.19 : 357.99 = 210.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.19/357.99 = 210.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.19x = 357.99 × 210.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.19x = 75,292.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,292.46/259.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.49

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