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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.27, 381.16 and 100.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.27, 381.16 and 100.08 is: 150.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.27 : 381.16 = 100.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.27/381.16 = 100.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.27x = 381.16 × 100.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.27x = 38,146.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,146.49/254.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.02

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