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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.67, 382.17 and 100.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.67, 382.17 and 100.61 is: 150.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.67 : 382.17 = 100.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.67/382.17 = 100.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.67x = 382.17 × 100.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.67x = 38,448.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,448.21/254.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.97

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