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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.26, 381.16 and 97.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.26, 381.16 and 97.99 is: 146.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.26 : 381.16 = 97.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.26/381.16 = 97.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.26x = 381.16 × 97.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.26x = 37,349.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,349.87/254.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.90

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