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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.04, 348.06 and 203.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.04, 348.06 and 203.20 is: 280.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.04 : 348.06 = 203.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.04/348.06 = 203.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.04x = 348.06 × 203.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.04x = 70,725.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,725.79/252.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.61

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