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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.18, 378.39 and 252.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.18, 378.39 and 252.82 is: 376.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.18 : 378.39 = 252.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.18/378.39 = 252.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.18x = 378.39 × 252.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.18x = 95,661.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,661.40/254.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.35

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