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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.40, 348.60 and 201.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.40, 348.60 and 201.28 is: 278.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.40 : 348.60 = 201.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.40/348.60 = 201.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.40x = 348.60 × 201.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.40x = 70,166.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,166.21/252.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.00

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