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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.24, 381.34 and 100.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.24, 381.34 and 100.15 is: 150.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.24 : 381.34 = 100.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.24/381.34 = 100.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.24x = 381.34 × 100.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.24x = 38,190.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,190.37/254.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.21

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