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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.11, 384.01 and 102.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.11, 384.01 and 102.06 is: 153.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.11 : 384.01 = 102.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.11/384.01 = 102.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.11x = 384.01 × 102.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.11x = 39,191.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,191.81/256.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.03

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