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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.38, 378.61 and 122.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.38, 378.61 and 122.47 is: 183.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.38 : 378.61 = 122.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.38/378.61 = 122.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.38x = 378.61 × 122.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.38x = 46,365.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,365.86/252.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.72

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