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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.34, 378.31 and 124.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.34, 378.31 and 124.02 is: 185.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.34 : 378.31 = 124.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.34/378.31 = 124.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.34x = 378.31 × 124.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.34x = 46,918.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,918.01/252.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.93

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