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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.01, 384.02 and 99.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.01, 384.02 and 99.89 is: 149.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.01 : 384.02 = 99.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.01/384.02 = 99.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.01x = 384.02 × 99.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.01x = 38,357.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,357.34/256.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.83

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