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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.28, 378.54 and 124

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.28, 378.54 and 124 is: 186.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.28 : 378.54 = 124 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.28/378.54 = 124/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.28x = 378.54 × 124
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.28x = 46,938.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,938.96/252.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.06

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