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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.25, 382.88 and 101.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.25, 382.88 and 101.26 is: 151.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.25 : 382.88 = 101.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.25/382.88 = 101.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.25x = 382.88 × 101.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.25x = 38,769.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,769.92/255.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.89

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