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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.98, 358.47 and 210.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.98, 358.47 and 210.71 is: 290.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.98 : 358.47 = 210.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.98/358.47 = 210.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.98x = 358.47 × 210.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.98x = 75,531.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,531.42/259.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.53

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