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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.13, 384.06 and 101.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.13, 384.06 and 101.99 is: 152.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.13 : 384.06 = 101.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.13/384.06 = 101.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.13x = 384.06 × 101.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.13x = 39,170.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,170.28/256.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.93

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