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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.63, 383.40 and 101.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.63, 383.40 and 101.44 is: 152.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.63 : 383.40 = 101.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.63/383.40 = 101.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.63x = 383.40 × 101.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.63x = 38,892.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,892.10/255.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.14

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