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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.93, 382.49 and 100.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.93, 382.49 and 100.96 is: 151.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.93 : 382.49 = 100.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.93/382.49 = 100.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.93x = 382.49 × 100.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.93x = 38,614.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,614.28/254.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.47

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