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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.47, 383.26 and 101.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.47, 383.26 and 101.39 is: 152.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.47 : 383.26 = 101.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.47/383.26 = 101.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.47x = 383.26 × 101.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.47x = 38,858.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,858.73/255.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.11

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