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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.16, 347.55 and 208.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.16, 347.55 and 208.03 is: 286.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.16 : 347.55 = 208.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.16/347.55 = 208.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.16x = 347.55 × 208.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.16x = 72,300.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,300.83/252.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.73

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