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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.27, 347.94 and 199.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.27, 347.94 and 199.71 is: 275.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.27 : 347.94 = 199.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.27/347.94 = 199.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.27x = 347.94 × 199.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.27x = 69,487.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,487.10/252.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.45

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