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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.61, 378.99 and 209.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.61, 378.99 and 209.08 is: 313.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.61 : 378.99 = 209.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.61/378.99 = 209.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.61x = 378.99 × 209.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.61x = 79,237.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,237.50/252.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.68

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