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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.88, 379 and 184.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.88, 379 and 184.40 is: 276.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.88 : 379 = 184.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.88/379 = 184.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.88x = 379 × 184.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.88x = 69,887.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,887.60/252.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.37

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