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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.69, 383.76 and 101.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.69, 383.76 and 101.73 is: 152.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.69 : 383.76 = 101.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.69/383.76 = 101.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.69x = 383.76 × 101.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.69x = 39,038.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,038.69/255.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.68

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