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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.90, 348.21 and 203.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.90, 348.21 and 203.90 is: 280.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.90 : 348.21 = 203.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.90/348.21 = 203.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.90x = 348.21 × 203.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.90x = 70,998.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,998.28/252.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.74

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