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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.17, 348.76 and 200.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.17, 348.76 and 200.23 is: 276.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.17 : 348.76 = 200.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.17/348.76 = 200.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.17x = 348.76 × 200.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.17x = 69,832.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,832.21/252.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.93

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