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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.10, 383.90 and 101.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.10, 383.90 and 101.93 is: 152.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.10 : 383.90 = 101.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.10/383.90 = 101.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.10x = 383.90 × 101.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.10x = 39,130.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,130.94/256.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.80

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