Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.18, 378 and 246.08
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 254.18, 378 and 246.08 is: 365.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
254.18 : 378 = 246.08 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
254.18/378 = 246.08/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
254.18x = 378 × 246.08 - Step 4: Simplify right side
254.18x = 93,018.24 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 93,018.24/254.18 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 365.95
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