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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252, 378 and 100

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252, 378 and 100 is: 150

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252 : 378 = 100 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252/378 = 100/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252x = 378 × 100
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252x = 37,800
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,800/252
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150

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