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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.05, 378.14 and 122.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.05, 378.14 and 122.15 is: 183.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.05 : 378.14 = 122.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.05/378.14 = 122.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.05x = 378.14 × 122.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.05x = 46,187.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,187.30/252.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.25

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