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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.13, 377.55 and 187.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.13, 377.55 and 187.04 is: 280.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.13 : 377.55 = 187.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.13/377.55 = 187.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.13x = 377.55 × 187.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.13x = 70,616.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,616.95/252.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.08

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