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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.02, 383.97 and 134.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.02, 383.97 and 134.13 is: 201.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.02 : 383.97 = 134.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.02/383.97 = 134.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.02x = 383.97 × 134.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.02x = 51,501.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,501.90/256.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.16

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