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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.92, 348.72 and 200.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.92, 348.72 and 200.36 is: 276.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.92 : 348.72 = 200.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.92/348.72 = 200.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.92x = 348.72 × 200.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.92x = 69,869.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,869.54/252.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.25

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