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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.88, 385.43 and 102.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.88, 385.43 and 102.89 is: 154.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.88 : 385.43 = 102.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.88/385.43 = 102.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.88x = 385.43 × 102.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.88x = 39,657.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,657.34/256.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.38

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