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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.54, 379.05 and 183.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.54, 379.05 and 183.18 is: 274.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.54 : 379.05 = 183.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.54/379.05 = 183.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.54x = 379.05 × 183.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.54x = 69,434.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,434.38/252.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.94

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