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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.26, 384.27 and 102.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.26, 384.27 and 102.07 is: 153.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.26 : 384.27 = 102.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.26/384.27 = 102.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.26x = 384.27 × 102.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.26x = 39,222.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,222.54/256.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.06

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