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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.10, 383.95 and 102

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.10, 383.95 and 102 is: 152.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.10 : 383.95 = 102 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.10/383.95 = 102/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.10x = 383.95 × 102
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.10x = 39,162.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,162.65/256.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.92

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