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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.75, 384.86 and 102.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.75, 384.86 and 102.61 is: 153.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.75 : 384.86 = 102.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.75/384.86 = 102.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.75x = 384.86 × 102.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.75x = 39,490.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,490.48/256.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.81

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