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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.51, 384.80 and 102.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.51, 384.80 and 102.40 is: 153.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.51 : 384.80 = 102.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.51/384.80 = 102.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.51x = 384.80 × 102.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.51x = 39,404.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,404.21/256.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.61

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