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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.46, 357.75 and 212.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.46, 357.75 and 212.66 is: 293.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.46 : 357.75 = 212.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.46/357.75 = 212.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.46x = 357.75 × 212.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.46x = 76,079.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,079.12/259.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.22

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