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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.27, 378.90 and 246.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.27, 378.90 and 246.01 is: 366.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.27 : 378.90 = 246.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.27/378.90 = 246.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.27x = 378.90 × 246.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.27x = 93,213.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,213.19/254.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.59

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