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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.56, 378.84 and 124.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.56, 378.84 and 124.40 is: 186.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.56 : 378.84 = 124.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.56/378.84 = 124.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.56x = 378.84 × 124.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.56x = 47,127.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,127.70/252.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.60

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