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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.89, 383.94 and 101.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.89, 383.94 and 101.79 is: 152.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.89 : 383.94 = 101.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.89/383.94 = 101.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.89x = 383.94 × 101.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.89x = 39,081.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,081.25/255.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.73

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