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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.05, 347.49 and 203.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.05, 347.49 and 203.04 is: 279.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.05 : 347.49 = 203.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.05/347.49 = 203.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.05x = 347.49 × 203.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.05x = 70,554.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,554.37/252.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.93

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