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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.63, 378.30 and 187.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.63, 378.30 and 187.54 is: 280.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.63 : 378.30 = 187.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.63/378.30 = 187.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.63x = 378.30 × 187.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.63x = 70,946.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,946.38/252.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.83

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