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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.75, 383.36 and 101.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.75, 383.36 and 101.61 is: 152.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.75 : 383.36 = 101.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.75/383.36 = 101.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.75x = 383.36 × 101.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.75x = 38,953.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,953.21/255.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.31

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