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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.24, 382.93 and 101.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.24, 382.93 and 101.25 is: 151.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.24 : 382.93 = 101.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.24/382.93 = 101.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.24x = 382.93 × 101.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.24x = 38,771.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,771.41/255.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.90

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