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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.39, 383.00 and 101.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.39, 383.00 and 101.36 is: 152.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.39 : 383.00 = 101.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.39/383.00 = 101.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.39x = 383.00 × 101.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.39x = 38,818.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,818.46/255.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.00

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