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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.56, 377.38 and 209.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.56, 377.38 and 209.36 is: 312.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.56 : 377.38 = 209.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.56/377.38 = 209.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.56x = 377.38 × 209.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.56x = 79,008.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,008.28/252.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.83

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