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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.64, 379.14 and 124.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.64, 379.14 and 124.40 is: 186.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.64 : 379.14 = 124.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.64/379.14 = 124.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.64x = 379.14 × 124.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.64x = 47,165.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,165.02/252.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.69

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