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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.92, 384.03 and 101.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.92, 384.03 and 101.87 is: 152.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.92 : 384.03 = 101.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.92/384.03 = 101.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.92x = 384.03 × 101.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.92x = 39,119.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,119.22/255.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.86

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