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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.44, 383.18 and 101.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.44, 383.18 and 101.45 is: 152.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.44 : 383.18 = 101.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.44/383.18 = 101.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.44x = 383.18 × 101.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.44x = 38,871.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,871.19/255.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.18

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