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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.75, 383.69 and 101.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.75, 383.69 and 101.63 is: 152.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.75 : 383.69 = 101.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.75/383.69 = 101.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.75x = 383.69 × 101.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.75x = 38,993.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,993.10/255.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.46

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