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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.56, 378.75 and 184.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.56, 378.75 and 184.37 is: 276.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.56 : 378.75 = 184.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.56/378.75 = 184.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.56x = 378.75 × 184.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.56x = 69,828.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,828.24/252.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.49

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