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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.53, 383.04 and 101.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.53, 383.04 and 101.40 is: 152.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.53 : 383.04 = 101.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.53/383.04 = 101.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.53x = 383.04 × 101.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.53x = 38,840.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,840.26/255.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.00

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