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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.84, 379.08 and 210

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.84, 379.08 and 210 is: 314.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.84 : 379.08 = 210 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.84/379.08 = 210/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.84x = 379.08 × 210
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.84x = 79,606.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,606.80/252.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.85

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