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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.88, 382.46 and 100.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.88, 382.46 and 100.78 is: 151.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.88 : 382.46 = 100.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.88/382.46 = 100.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.88x = 382.46 × 100.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.88x = 38,542.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,542.86/254.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.22

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