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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.27, 378.70 and 184.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.27, 378.70 and 184.10 is: 276.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.27 : 378.70 = 184.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.27/378.70 = 184.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.27x = 378.70 × 184.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.27x = 69,716.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,716.32/252.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.36

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