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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.88, 378.96 and 124.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.88, 378.96 and 124.48 is: 186.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.88 : 378.96 = 124.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.88/378.96 = 124.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.88x = 378.96 × 124.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.88x = 47,172.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,172.94/252.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.54

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