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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.84, 379.02 and 122.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.84, 379.02 and 122.69 is: 183.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.84 : 379.02 = 122.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.84/379.02 = 122.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.84x = 379.02 × 122.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.84x = 46,502.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,502.67/252.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.92

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