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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.93, 385.27 and 102.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.93, 385.27 and 102.82 is: 154.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.93 : 385.27 = 102.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.93/385.27 = 102.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.93x = 385.27 × 102.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.93x = 39,613.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,613.46/256.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.18

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