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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.90, 376.20 and 245.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.90, 376.20 and 245.88 is: 365.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.90 : 376.20 = 245.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.90/376.20 = 245.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.90x = 376.20 × 245.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.90x = 92,500.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,500.06/252.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.76

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