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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.65, 385.14 and 102.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.65, 385.14 and 102.56 is: 153.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.65 : 385.14 = 102.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.65/385.14 = 102.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.65x = 385.14 × 102.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.65x = 39,499.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,499.15/256.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.90

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