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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.28, 384.24 and 102.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.28, 384.24 and 102.10 is: 153.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.28 : 384.24 = 102.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.28/384.24 = 102.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.28x = 384.24 × 102.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.28x = 39,230.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,230.90/256.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.08

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