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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.05, 383.94 and 101.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.05, 383.94 and 101.97 is: 152.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.05 : 383.94 = 101.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.05/383.94 = 101.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.05x = 383.94 × 101.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.05x = 39,150.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,150.36/256.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.90

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