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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.38, 377.80 and 183.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.38, 377.80 and 183.89 is: 275.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.38 : 377.80 = 183.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.38/377.80 = 183.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.38x = 377.80 × 183.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.38x = 69,472.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,472.00/252.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.26

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