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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.11, 383.91 and 101.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.11, 383.91 and 101.95 is: 152.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.11 : 383.91 = 101.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.11/383.91 = 101.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.11x = 383.91 × 101.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.11x = 39,139.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,139.62/256.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.82

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