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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.83, 383.65 and 101.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.83, 383.65 and 101.71 is: 152.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.83 : 383.65 = 101.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.83/383.65 = 101.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.83x = 383.65 × 101.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.83x = 39,021.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,021.04/255.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.53

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