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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.74, 382.11 and 100.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.74, 382.11 and 100.74 is: 151.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.74 : 382.11 = 100.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.74/382.11 = 100.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.74x = 382.11 × 100.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.74x = 38,493.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,493.76/254.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.11

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