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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.35, 384.59 and 102.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.35, 384.59 and 102.27 is: 153.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.35 : 384.59 = 102.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.35/384.59 = 102.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.35x = 384.59 × 102.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.35x = 39,331.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,331.51/256.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.43

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