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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.03, 347.85 and 210.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.03, 347.85 and 210.51 is: 290.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.03 : 347.85 = 210.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.03/347.85 = 210.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.03x = 347.85 × 210.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.03x = 73,225.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,225.90/252.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.54

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