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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.50, 384.75 and 102.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.50, 384.75 and 102.53 is: 153.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.50 : 384.75 = 102.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.50/384.75 = 102.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.50x = 384.75 × 102.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.50x = 39,449.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,449.38/256.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.80

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