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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.32, 379.17 and 183.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.32, 379.17 and 183.92 is: 276.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.32 : 379.17 = 183.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.32/379.17 = 183.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.32x = 379.17 × 183.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.32x = 69,735.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,735.05/252.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.38

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