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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.14, 566.96 and 254.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.14, 566.96 and 254.86 is: 382.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.14 : 566.96 = 254.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.14/566.96 = 254.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.14x = 566.96 × 254.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.14x = 144,495.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,495.82/378.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.13

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