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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.05, 381.13 and 99.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.05, 381.13 and 99.99 is: 150.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.05 : 381.13 = 99.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.05/381.13 = 99.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.05x = 381.13 × 99.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.05x = 38,108.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,108.94/254.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.01

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