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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.84, 383.67 and 101.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.84, 383.67 and 101.76 is: 152.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.84 : 383.67 = 101.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.84/383.67 = 101.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.84x = 383.67 × 101.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.84x = 39,042.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,042.26/255.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.60

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