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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.91, 384.09 and 134.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.91, 384.09 and 134.26 is: 201.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.91 : 384.09 = 134.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.91/384.09 = 134.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.91x = 384.09 × 134.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.91x = 51,567.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,567.21/255.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.51

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