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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.40, 382.78 and 101.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.40, 382.78 and 101.16 is: 151.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.40 : 382.78 = 101.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.40/382.78 = 101.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.40x = 382.78 × 101.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.40x = 38,722.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,722.02/255.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.61

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