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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.02, 347.64 and 209.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.02, 347.64 and 209.76 is: 289.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.02 : 347.64 = 209.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.02/347.64 = 209.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.02x = 347.64 × 209.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.02x = 72,920.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,920.97/252.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.35

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