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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.93, 377.70 and 201

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.93, 377.70 and 201 is: 300.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.93 : 377.70 = 201 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.93/377.70 = 201/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.93x = 377.70 × 201
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.93x = 75,917.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,917.70/252.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.15

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