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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.05, 346.68 and 202.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.05, 346.68 and 202.82 is: 278.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.05 : 346.68 = 202.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.05/346.68 = 202.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.05x = 346.68 × 202.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.05x = 70,313.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,313.64/252.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.97

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