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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.79, 378.91 and 122.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.79, 378.91 and 122.71 is: 183.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.79 : 378.91 = 122.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.79/378.91 = 122.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.79x = 378.91 × 122.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.79x = 46,496.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,496.05/252.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.93

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