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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.86, 382.14 and 100.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.86, 382.14 and 100.67 is: 150.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.86 : 382.14 = 100.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.86/382.14 = 100.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.86x = 382.14 × 100.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.86x = 38,468.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,468.12/254.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.94

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