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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.60, 348.32 and 205.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.60, 348.32 and 205.88 is: 283.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.60 : 348.32 = 205.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.60/348.32 = 205.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.60x = 348.32 × 205.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.60x = 71,712.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,712.12/252.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.90

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