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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255, 382.33 and 100.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255, 382.33 and 100.95 is: 151.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255 : 382.33 = 100.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255/382.33 = 100.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255x = 382.33 × 100.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255x = 38,596.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,596.21/255
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.36

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