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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.90, 382.33 and 100.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.90, 382.33 and 100.73 is: 151.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.90 : 382.33 = 100.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.90/382.33 = 100.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.90x = 382.33 × 100.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.90x = 38,512.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,512.10/254.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.09

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