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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.08, 347.30 and 199.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.08, 347.30 and 199.61 is: 275.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.08 : 347.30 = 199.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.08/347.30 = 199.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.08x = 347.30 × 199.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.08x = 69,324.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,324.55/252.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.01

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