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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.86, 382.04 and 100.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.86, 382.04 and 100.71 is: 150.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.86 : 382.04 = 100.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.86/382.04 = 100.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.86x = 382.04 × 100.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.86x = 38,472.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,472.83/254.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.96

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