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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.29, 383.08 and 101.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.29, 383.08 and 101.23 is: 151.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.29 : 383.08 = 101.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.29/383.08 = 101.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.29x = 383.08 × 101.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.29x = 38,779.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,779.19/255.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.90

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