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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.99, 384.14 and 101.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.99, 384.14 and 101.94 is: 152.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.99 : 384.14 = 101.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.99/384.14 = 101.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.99x = 384.14 × 101.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.99x = 39,158.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,158.72/255.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.97

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