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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.23, 381.37 and 100.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.23, 381.37 and 100.16 is: 150.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.23 : 381.37 = 100.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.23/381.37 = 100.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.23x = 381.37 × 100.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.23x = 38,198.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,198.02/254.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.25

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