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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.63, 382.14 and 100.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.63, 382.14 and 100.59 is: 150.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.63 : 382.14 = 100.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.63/382.14 = 100.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.63x = 382.14 × 100.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.63x = 38,438.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,438.96/254.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.96

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