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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.94, 381.98 and 100.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.94, 381.98 and 100.76 is: 150.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.94 : 381.98 = 100.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.94/381.98 = 100.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.94x = 381.98 × 100.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.94x = 38,488.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,488.30/254.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.97

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