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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.11, 384.14 and 102.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.11, 384.14 and 102.03 is: 153.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.11 : 384.14 = 102.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.11/384.14 = 102.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.11x = 384.14 × 102.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.11x = 39,193.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,193.29/256.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.03

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