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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.50, 357.58 and 212.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.50, 357.58 and 212.73 is: 293.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.50 : 357.58 = 212.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.50/357.58 = 212.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.50x = 357.58 × 212.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.50x = 76,067.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,067.99/259.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.13

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