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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.09, 382.65 and 101.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.09, 382.65 and 101.01 is: 151.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.09 : 382.65 = 101.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.09/382.65 = 101.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.09x = 382.65 × 101.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.09x = 38,651.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,651.48/255.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.52

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