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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.32, 347.85 and 207.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.32, 347.85 and 207.86 is: 286.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.32 : 347.85 = 207.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.32/347.85 = 207.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.32x = 347.85 × 207.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.32x = 72,302.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,302.36/252.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.56

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