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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.68, 383.50 and 101.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.68, 383.50 and 101.60 is: 152.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.68 : 383.50 = 101.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.68/383.50 = 101.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.68x = 383.50 × 101.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.68x = 38,963.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,963.25/255.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.39

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