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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.40, 384.69 and 102.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.40, 384.69 and 102.43 is: 153.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.40 : 384.69 = 102.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.40/384.69 = 102.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.40x = 384.69 × 102.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.40x = 39,403.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,403.80/256.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.68

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