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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.08, 384.02 and 101.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.08, 384.02 and 101.96 is: 152.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.08 : 384.02 = 101.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.08/384.02 = 101.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.08x = 384.02 × 101.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.08x = 39,154.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,154.68/256.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.90

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