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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.04, 382.71 and 100.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.04, 382.71 and 100.98 is: 151.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.04 : 382.71 = 100.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.04/382.71 = 100.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.04x = 382.71 × 100.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.04x = 38,646.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,646.06/255.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.53

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