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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.41, 378.81 and 183.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.41, 378.81 and 183.96 is: 276.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.41 : 378.81 = 183.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.41/378.81 = 183.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.41x = 378.81 × 183.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.41x = 69,685.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,685.89/252.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.09

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