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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.30, 378.03 and 183.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.30, 378.03 and 183.86 is: 275.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.30 : 378.03 = 183.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.30/378.03 = 183.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.30x = 378.03 × 183.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.30x = 69,502.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,502.71/252.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.48

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