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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.90, 384.04 and 134.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.90, 384.04 and 134.24 is: 201.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.90 : 384.04 = 134.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.90/384.04 = 134.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.90x = 384.04 × 134.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.90x = 51,553.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,553.53/255.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.46

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