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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.95, 382.39 and 100.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.95, 382.39 and 100.91 is: 151.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.95 : 382.39 = 100.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.95/382.39 = 100.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.95x = 382.39 × 100.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.95x = 38,587.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,587.68/254.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.36

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