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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.25, 383.03 and 101.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.25, 383.03 and 101.25 is: 151.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.25 : 383.03 = 101.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.25/383.03 = 101.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.25x = 383.03 × 101.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.25x = 38,780.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,780.32/255.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.93

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