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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.06, 382.34 and 100.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.06, 382.34 and 100.94 is: 151.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.06 : 382.34 = 100.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.06/382.34 = 100.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.06x = 382.34 × 100.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.06x = 38,591.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,591.74/255.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.30

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