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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.12, 378 and 203.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.12, 378 and 203.42 is: 304.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.12 : 378 = 203.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.12/378 = 203.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.12x = 378 × 203.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.12x = 76,892.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,892.76/252.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.98

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