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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.40, 381.54 and 100.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.40, 381.54 and 100.33 is: 150.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.40 : 381.54 = 100.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.40/381.54 = 100.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.40x = 381.54 × 100.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.40x = 38,277.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,277.95/254.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.46

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