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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.40, 378.60 and 124.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.40, 378.60 and 124.16 is: 186.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.40 : 378.60 = 124.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.40/378.60 = 124.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.40x = 378.60 × 124.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.40x = 47,006.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,006.98/252.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.24

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