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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.45, 383.27 and 101.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.45, 383.27 and 101.35 is: 152.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.45 : 383.27 = 101.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.45/383.27 = 101.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.45x = 383.27 × 101.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.45x = 38,844.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,844.39/255.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.06

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