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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.00, 382.35 and 100.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.00, 382.35 and 100.97 is: 151.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.00 : 382.35 = 100.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.00/382.35 = 100.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.00x = 382.35 × 100.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.00x = 38,605.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,605.75/255.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.40

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