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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.02, 383.92 and 102.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.02, 383.92 and 102.02 is: 152.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.02 : 383.92 = 102.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.02/383.92 = 102.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.02x = 383.92 × 102.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.02x = 39,167.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,167.52/256.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.99

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