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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.35, 383.08 and 101.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.35, 383.08 and 101.35 is: 152.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.35 : 383.08 = 101.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.35/383.08 = 101.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.35x = 383.08 × 101.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.35x = 38,825.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,825.16/255.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.05

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