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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.69, 384.87 and 102.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.69, 384.87 and 102.44 is: 153.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.69 : 384.87 = 102.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.69/384.87 = 102.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.69x = 384.87 × 102.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.69x = 39,424.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,424.16/256.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.59

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