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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.55, 347.37 and 203.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.55, 347.37 and 203.32 is: 279.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.55 : 347.37 = 203.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.55/347.37 = 203.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.55x = 347.37 × 203.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.55x = 70,627.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,627.27/252.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.66

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