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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.70, 348.50 and 203.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.70, 348.50 and 203.56 is: 280.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.70 : 348.50 = 203.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.70/348.50 = 203.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.70x = 348.50 × 203.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.70x = 70,940.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,940.66/252.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.73

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