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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.33, 381.47 and 100.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.33, 381.47 and 100.28 is: 150.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.33 : 381.47 = 100.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.33/381.47 = 100.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.33x = 381.47 × 100.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.33x = 38,253.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,253.81/254.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.41

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