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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.14, 378.24 and 186.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.14, 378.24 and 186.32 is: 279.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.14 : 378.24 = 186.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.14/378.24 = 186.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.14x = 378.24 × 186.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.14x = 70,473.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,473.68/252.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.50

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