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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.55, 378.48 and 209.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.55, 378.48 and 209.49 is: 313.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.55 : 378.48 = 209.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.55/378.48 = 209.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.55x = 378.48 × 209.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.55x = 79,287.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,287.78/252.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.95

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