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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.40, 381.69 and 100.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.40, 381.69 and 100.44 is: 150.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.40 : 381.69 = 100.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.40/381.69 = 100.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.40x = 381.69 × 100.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.40x = 38,336.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,336.94/254.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.70

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