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