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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.31, 384.62 and 102.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.31, 384.62 and 102.31 is: 153.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.31 : 384.62 = 102.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.31/384.62 = 102.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.31x = 384.62 × 102.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.31x = 39,349.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,349.77/256.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.52

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