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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.44, 381.51 and 100.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.44, 381.51 and 100.19 is: 150.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.44 : 381.51 = 100.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.44/381.51 = 100.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.44x = 381.51 × 100.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.44x = 38,221.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,221.08/254.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.22

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