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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.69, 382.05 and 100.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.69, 382.05 and 100.69 is: 151.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.69 : 382.05 = 100.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.69/382.05 = 100.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.69x = 382.05 × 100.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.69x = 38,468.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,468.61/254.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.04

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