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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.82, 379.43 and 123.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.82, 379.43 and 123.02 is: 184.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.82 : 379.43 = 123.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.82/379.43 = 123.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.82x = 379.43 × 123.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.82x = 46,674.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,674.97/252.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.62

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