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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.47, 378.23 and 122.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.47, 378.23 and 122.09 is: 182.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.47 : 378.23 = 122.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.47/378.23 = 122.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.47x = 378.23 × 122.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.47x = 46,175.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,175.60/252.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.90

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