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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.70, 384.78 and 102.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.70, 384.78 and 102.57 is: 153.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.70 : 384.78 = 102.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.70/384.78 = 102.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.70x = 384.78 × 102.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.70x = 39,465.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,465.83/256.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.74

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