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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.07, 384.30 and 132.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.07, 384.30 and 132.77 is: 199.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.07 : 384.30 = 132.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.07/384.30 = 132.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.07x = 384.30 × 132.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.07x = 51,022.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,022.45/256.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.25

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