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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.82, 359.03 and 213.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.82, 359.03 and 213.17 is: 294.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.82 : 359.03 = 213.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.82/359.03 = 213.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.82x = 359.03 × 213.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.82x = 76,531.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,531.56/259.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.56

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