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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.23, 384.30 and 102.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.23, 384.30 and 102.11 is: 153.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.23 : 384.30 = 102.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.23/384.30 = 102.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.23x = 384.30 × 102.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.23x = 39,240.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,240.87/256.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.15

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