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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.05, 384.13 and 101.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.05, 384.13 and 101.99 is: 153.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.05 : 384.13 = 101.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.05/384.13 = 101.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.05x = 384.13 × 101.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.05x = 39,177.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,177.42/256.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.01

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