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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.77, 381.93 and 100.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.77, 381.93 and 100.66 is: 150.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.77 : 381.93 = 100.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.77/381.93 = 100.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.77x = 381.93 × 100.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.77x = 38,445.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,445.07/254.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.90

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