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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.56, 384.97 and 102.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.56, 384.97 and 102.52 is: 153.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.56 : 384.97 = 102.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.56/384.97 = 102.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.56x = 384.97 × 102.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.56x = 39,467.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,467.12/256.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.83

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