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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.80, 379.19 and 122.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.80, 379.19 and 122.81 is: 184.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.80 : 379.19 = 122.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.80/379.19 = 122.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.80x = 379.19 × 122.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.80x = 46,565.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,565.81/252.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.20

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