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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.95, 348.63 and 206.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.95, 348.63 and 206.22 is: 284.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.95 : 348.63 = 206.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.95/348.63 = 206.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.95x = 348.63 × 206.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.95x = 71,894.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,894.48/252.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.22

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