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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.86, 379.41 and 124.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.86, 379.41 and 124.61 is: 186.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.86 : 379.41 = 124.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.86/379.41 = 124.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.86x = 379.41 × 124.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.86x = 47,276.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,276.38/252.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.97

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