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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.76, 383.40 and 134.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.76, 383.40 and 134.32 is: 201.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.76 : 383.40 = 134.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.76/383.40 = 134.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.76x = 383.40 × 134.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.76x = 51,498.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,498.29/255.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.35

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