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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.30, 384.54 and 100.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.30, 384.54 and 100.13 is: 150.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.30 : 384.54 = 100.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.30/384.54 = 100.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.30x = 384.54 × 100.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.30x = 38,503.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,503.99/256.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.23

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