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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.64, 382.09 and 100.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.64, 382.09 and 100.68 is: 151.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.64 : 382.09 = 100.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.64/382.09 = 100.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.64x = 382.09 × 100.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.64x = 38,467.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,467.72/254.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.07

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