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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.69, 385.25 and 102.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.69, 385.25 and 102.92 is: 154.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.69 : 385.25 = 102.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.69/385.25 = 102.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.69x = 385.25 × 102.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.69x = 39,648.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,648.00/256.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.46

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