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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.71, 385.23 and 102.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.71, 385.23 and 102.60 is: 153.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.71 : 385.23 = 102.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.71/385.23 = 102.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.71x = 385.23 × 102.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.71x = 39,524.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,524.60/256.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.97

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