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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.99, 349.02 and 203.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.99, 349.02 and 203.94 is: 281.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.99 : 349.02 = 203.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.99/349.02 = 203.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.99x = 349.02 × 203.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.99x = 71,179.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,179.14/252.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.35

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