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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.91, 379.24 and 122.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.91, 379.24 and 122.92 is: 184.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.91 : 379.24 = 122.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.91/379.24 = 122.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.91x = 379.24 × 122.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.91x = 46,614.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,614.93/252.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.31

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