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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.13, 378.33 and 123.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.13, 378.33 and 123.88 is: 185.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.13 : 378.33 = 123.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.13/378.33 = 123.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.13x = 378.33 × 123.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.13x = 46,865.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,865.01/252.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.88

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