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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.62, 348.29 and 208.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.62, 348.29 and 208.20 is: 287.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.62 : 348.29 = 208.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.62/348.29 = 208.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.62x = 348.29 × 208.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.62x = 72,512.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,512.94/252.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.05

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