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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.03, 384.28 and 102.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.03, 384.28 and 102.06 is: 153.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.03 : 384.28 = 102.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.03/384.28 = 102.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.03x = 384.28 × 102.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.03x = 39,219.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,219.36/256.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.18

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