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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.78, 378.90 and 122.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.78, 378.90 and 122.58 is: 183.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.78 : 378.90 = 122.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.78/378.90 = 122.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.78x = 378.90 × 122.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.78x = 46,445.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,445.56/252.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.74

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