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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.56, 378.78 and 124.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.56, 378.78 and 124.28 is: 186.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.56 : 378.78 = 124.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.56/378.78 = 124.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.56x = 378.78 × 124.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.56x = 47,074.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,074.78/252.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.39

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