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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.87, 385.16 and 102.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.87, 385.16 and 102.67 is: 153.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.87 : 385.16 = 102.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.87/385.16 = 102.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.87x = 385.16 × 102.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.87x = 39,542.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,542.90/256.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.94

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