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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.04, 381.06 and 100.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.04, 381.06 and 100.01 is: 150.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.04 : 381.06 = 100.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.04/381.06 = 100.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.04x = 381.06 × 100.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.04x = 38,107.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,107.91/254.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.01

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