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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.25, 384.39 and 102.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.25, 384.39 and 102.16 is: 153.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.25 : 384.39 = 102.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.25/384.39 = 102.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.25x = 384.39 × 102.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.25x = 39,269.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,269.28/256.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.25

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