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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.70, 382.07 and 100.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.70, 382.07 and 100.61 is: 150.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.70 : 382.07 = 100.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.70/382.07 = 100.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.70x = 382.07 × 100.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.70x = 38,437.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,437.65/254.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.91

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