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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.50, 379.04 and 120.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.50, 379.04 and 120.83 is: 181.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.50 : 379.04 = 120.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.50/379.04 = 120.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.50x = 379.04 × 120.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.50x = 45,796.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,796.90/252.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.38

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