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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.78, 385.08 and 102.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.78, 385.08 and 102.68 is: 153.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.78 : 385.08 = 102.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.78/385.08 = 102.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.78x = 385.08 × 102.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.78x = 39,540.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,540.01/256.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.98

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