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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.39, 381.30 and 100.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.39, 381.30 and 100.29 is: 150.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.39 : 381.30 = 100.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.39/381.30 = 100.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.39x = 381.30 × 100.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.39x = 38,240.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,240.58/254.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.32

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