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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.84, 378.98 and 184.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.84, 378.98 and 184.66 is: 276.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.84 : 378.98 = 184.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.84/378.98 = 184.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.84x = 378.98 × 184.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.84x = 69,982.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,982.45/252.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.79

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