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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.75, 382.02 and 100.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.75, 382.02 and 100.59 is: 150.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.75 : 382.02 = 100.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.75/382.02 = 100.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.75x = 382.02 × 100.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.75x = 38,427.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,427.73/254.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.85

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