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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.86, 378.92 and 204.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.86, 378.92 and 204.23 is: 306.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.86 : 378.92 = 204.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.86/378.92 = 204.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.86x = 378.92 × 204.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.86x = 77,386.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,386.83/252.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.05

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