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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252, 375.90 and 213.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252, 375.90 and 213.66 is: 318.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252 : 375.90 = 213.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252/375.90 = 213.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252x = 375.90 × 213.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252x = 80,314.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,314.79/252
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.71

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