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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.90, 378.90 and 207.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.90, 378.90 and 207.18 is: 310.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.90 : 378.90 = 207.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.90/378.90 = 207.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.90x = 378.90 × 207.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.90x = 78,500.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,500.50/252.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.40

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