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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.12, 378.06 and 128.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.12, 378.06 and 128.60 is: 192.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.12 : 378.06 = 128.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.12/378.06 = 128.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.12x = 378.06 × 128.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.12x = 48,618.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,618.52/252.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.84

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