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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.51, 381.85 and 100.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.51, 381.85 and 100.40 is: 150.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.51 : 381.85 = 100.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.51/381.85 = 100.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.51x = 381.85 × 100.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.51x = 38,338.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,338.44/254.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.64

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