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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.21, 381.31 and 100.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.21, 381.31 and 100.16 is: 150.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.21 : 381.31 = 100.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.21/381.31 = 100.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.21x = 381.31 × 100.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.21x = 38,192.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,192.35/254.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.24

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