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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.29, 378.26 and 122.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.29, 378.26 and 122.13 is: 183.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.29 : 378.26 = 122.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.29/378.26 = 122.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.29x = 378.26 × 122.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.29x = 46,197.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,197.20/252.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.11

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