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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.99, 382.25 and 98.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.99, 382.25 and 98.71 is: 147.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.99 : 382.25 = 98.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.99/382.25 = 98.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.99x = 382.25 × 98.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.99x = 37,731.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,731.19/254.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.97

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