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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.06, 378.18 and 184.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.06, 378.18 and 184.47 is: 276.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.06 : 378.18 = 184.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.06/378.18 = 184.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.06x = 378.18 × 184.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.06x = 69,762.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,762.86/252.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.77

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