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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.39, 378.36 and 203.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.39, 378.36 and 203.55 is: 305.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.39 : 378.36 = 203.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.39/378.36 = 203.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.39x = 378.36 × 203.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.39x = 77,015.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,015.18/252.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.15

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