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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.57, 378.57 and 184.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.57, 378.57 and 184.43 is: 276.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.57 : 378.57 = 184.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.57/378.57 = 184.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.57x = 378.57 × 184.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.57x = 69,819.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,819.17/252.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.44

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