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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.72, 349.31 and 203.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.72, 349.31 and 203.51 is: 281.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.72 : 349.31 = 203.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.72/349.31 = 203.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.72x = 349.31 × 203.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.72x = 71,089.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,089.46/252.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.30

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