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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.36, 377.93 and 183.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.36, 377.93 and 183.11 is: 274.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.36 : 377.93 = 183.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.36/377.93 = 183.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.36x = 377.93 × 183.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.36x = 69,201.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,201.33/252.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.22

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