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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.22, 382.60 and 101.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.22, 382.60 and 101.07 is: 151.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.22 : 382.60 = 101.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.22/382.60 = 101.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.22x = 382.60 × 101.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.22x = 38,669.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,669.38/255.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.51

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