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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.49, 381.50 and 100.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.49, 381.50 and 100.52 is: 150.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.49 : 381.50 = 100.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.49/381.50 = 100.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.49x = 381.50 × 100.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.49x = 38,348.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,348.38/254.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.69

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