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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.73, 379.85 and 209.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.73, 379.85 and 209.68 is: 315.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.73 : 379.85 = 209.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.73/379.85 = 209.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.73x = 379.85 × 209.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.73x = 79,646.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,646.95/252.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.15

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