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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.67, 382.00 and 100.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.67, 382.00 and 100.56 is: 150.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.67 : 382.00 = 100.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.67/382.00 = 100.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.67x = 382.00 × 100.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.67x = 38,411.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,411.51/254.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.83

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