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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.81, 379.34 and 124.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.81, 379.34 and 124.56 is: 186.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.81 : 379.34 = 124.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.81/379.34 = 124.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.81x = 379.34 × 124.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.81x = 47,249.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,249.97/252.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.90

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