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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.06, 384.02 and 101.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.06, 384.02 and 101.98 is: 152.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.06 : 384.02 = 101.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.06/384.02 = 101.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.06x = 384.02 × 101.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.06x = 39,159.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,159.93/256.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.94

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