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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.13, 378 and 123.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.13, 378 and 123.97 is: 185.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.13 : 378 = 123.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.13/378 = 123.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.13x = 378 × 123.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.13x = 46,858.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,858.77/252.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.86

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