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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.47, 357.75 and 212.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.47, 357.75 and 212.79 is: 293.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.47 : 357.75 = 212.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.47/357.75 = 212.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.47x = 357.75 × 212.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.47x = 76,126.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,126.96/259.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.39

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