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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.36, 347.84 and 207.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.36, 347.84 and 207.92 is: 286.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.36 : 347.84 = 207.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.36/347.84 = 207.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.36x = 347.84 × 207.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.36x = 72,322.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,322.89/252.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.59

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