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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.87, 382.20 and 100.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.87, 382.20 and 100.78 is: 151.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.87 : 382.20 = 100.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.87/382.20 = 100.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.87x = 382.20 × 100.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.87x = 38,518.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,518.12/254.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.13

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