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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.68, 382.22 and 100.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.68, 382.22 and 100.68 is: 151.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.68 : 382.22 = 100.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.68/382.22 = 100.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.68x = 382.22 × 100.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.68x = 38,480.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,480.35/254.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.09

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