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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.47, 378.79 and 124.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.47, 378.79 and 124.13 is: 186.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.47 : 378.79 = 124.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.47/378.79 = 124.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.47x = 378.79 × 124.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.47x = 47,019.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,019.20/252.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.24

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