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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.25, 358.12 and 210.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.25, 358.12 and 210.04 is: 290.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.25 : 358.12 = 210.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.25/358.12 = 210.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.25x = 358.12 × 210.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.25x = 75,220.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,220.91/259.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.15

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