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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.47, 348.10 and 205.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.47, 348.10 and 205.71 is: 283.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.47 : 348.10 = 205.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.47/348.10 = 205.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.47x = 348.10 × 205.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.47x = 71,607.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,607.65/252.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.63

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