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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.84, 380.10 and 207.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.84, 380.10 and 207.53 is: 311.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.84 : 380.10 = 207.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.84/380.10 = 207.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.84x = 380.10 × 207.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.84x = 78,880.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,880.25/252.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.98

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