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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.72, 378.57 and 184.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.72, 378.57 and 184.41 is: 276.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.72 : 378.57 = 184.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.72/378.57 = 184.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.72x = 378.57 × 184.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.72x = 69,812.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,812.09/252.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.24

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