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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.14, 383.90 and 134.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.14, 383.90 and 134.55 is: 201.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.14 : 383.90 = 134.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.14/383.90 = 134.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.14x = 383.90 × 134.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.14x = 51,653.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,653.07/256.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.66

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