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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.57, 348.55 and 203.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.57, 348.55 and 203.36 is: 280.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.57 : 348.55 = 203.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.57/348.55 = 203.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.57x = 348.55 × 203.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.57x = 70,881.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,881.98/252.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.64

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