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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.72, 378.64 and 122.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.72, 378.64 and 122.78 is: 183.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.72 : 378.64 = 122.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.72/378.64 = 122.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.72x = 378.64 × 122.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.72x = 46,489.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,489.42/252.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.96

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