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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.20, 384.32 and 102.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.20, 384.32 and 102.11 is: 153.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.20 : 384.32 = 102.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.20/384.32 = 102.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.20x = 384.32 × 102.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.20x = 39,240.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,240.48/256.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.16

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