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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.85, 385.37 and 102.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.85, 385.37 and 102.83 is: 154.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.85 : 385.37 = 102.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.85/385.37 = 102.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.85x = 385.37 × 102.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.85x = 39,625.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,625.16/256.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.28

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