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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.42, 378.30 and 203.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.42, 378.30 and 203.82 is: 305.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.42 : 378.30 = 203.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.42/378.30 = 203.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.42x = 378.30 × 203.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.42x = 77,105.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,105.11/252.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.46

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