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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.06, 378.45 and 187.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.06, 378.45 and 187.26 is: 281.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.06 : 378.45 = 187.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.06/378.45 = 187.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.06x = 378.45 × 187.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.06x = 70,868.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,868.55/252.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.16

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