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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.05, 378.08 and 183.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.05, 378.08 and 183.41 is: 275.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.05 : 378.08 = 183.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.05/378.08 = 183.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.05x = 378.08 × 183.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.05x = 69,340.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,340.85/252.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.11

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