Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.11, 378.33 and 107.83
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 252.11, 378.33 and 107.83 is: 161.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
252.11 : 378.33 = 107.83 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
252.11/378.33 = 107.83/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
252.11x = 378.33 × 107.83 - Step 4: Simplify right side
252.11x = 40,795.05 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 40,795.05/252.11 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 161.81
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