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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.82, 385.38 and 102.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.82, 385.38 and 102.71 is: 154.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.82 : 385.38 = 102.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.82/385.38 = 102.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.82x = 385.38 × 102.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.82x = 39,583.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,583.34/256.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.13

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