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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.84, 348.66 and 208.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.84, 348.66 and 208.56 is: 287.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.84 : 348.66 = 208.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.84/348.66 = 208.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.84x = 348.66 × 208.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.84x = 72,716.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,716.53/252.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.60

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