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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.02, 382.31 and 100.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.02, 382.31 and 100.91 is: 151.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.02 : 382.31 = 100.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.02/382.31 = 100.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.02x = 382.31 × 100.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.02x = 38,576.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,576.49/255.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.27

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