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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.77, 385.02 and 102.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.77, 385.02 and 102.57 is: 153.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.77 : 385.02 = 102.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.77/385.02 = 102.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.77x = 385.02 × 102.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.77x = 39,490.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,490.99/256.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.80

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