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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.14, 382.43 and 101.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.14, 382.43 and 101.00 is: 151.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.14 : 382.43 = 101.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.14/382.43 = 101.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.14x = 382.43 × 101.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.14x = 38,623.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,623.52/255.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.38

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