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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.97, 385.52 and 103.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.97, 385.52 and 103.03 is: 154.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.97 : 385.52 = 103.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.97/385.52 = 103.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.97x = 385.52 × 103.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.97x = 39,718.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,718.65/256.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.56

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