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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.29, 358.17 and 210.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.29, 358.17 and 210.78 is: 291.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.29 : 358.17 = 210.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.29/358.17 = 210.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.29x = 358.17 × 210.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.29x = 75,495.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,495.07/259.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.16

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