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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.11, 378.91 and 209.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.11, 378.91 and 209.06 is: 314.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.11 : 378.91 = 209.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.11/378.91 = 209.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.11x = 378.91 × 209.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.11x = 79,212.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,212.51/252.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.20

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