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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.04, 384.23 and 101.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.04, 384.23 and 101.94 is: 152.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.04 : 384.23 = 101.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.04/384.23 = 101.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.04x = 384.23 × 101.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.04x = 39,168.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,168.41/256.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.98

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