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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.16, 378.27 and 123.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.16, 378.27 and 123.88 is: 185.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.16 : 378.27 = 123.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.16/378.27 = 123.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.16x = 378.27 × 123.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.16x = 46,860.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,860.09/252.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.83

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