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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.25, 381.33 and 100.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.25, 381.33 and 100.16 is: 150.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.25 : 381.33 = 100.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.25/381.33 = 100.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.25x = 381.33 × 100.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.25x = 38,192.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,192.11/254.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.21

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