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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.77, 385.01 and 102.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.77, 385.01 and 102.58 is: 153.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.77 : 385.01 = 102.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.77/385.01 = 102.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.77x = 385.01 × 102.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.77x = 39,493.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,493.24/256.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.81

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