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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.22, 357.42 and 212.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.22, 357.42 and 212.42 is: 292.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.22 : 357.42 = 212.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.22/357.42 = 212.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.22x = 357.42 × 212.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.22x = 75,923.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,923.16/259.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.89

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