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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.94, 382.29 and 100.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.94, 382.29 and 100.84 is: 151.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.94 : 382.29 = 100.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.94/382.29 = 100.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.94x = 382.29 × 100.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.94x = 38,547.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,547.71/254.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.21

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