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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.15, 384.23 and 134.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.15, 384.23 and 134.35 is: 201.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.15 : 384.23 = 134.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.15/384.23 = 134.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.15x = 384.23 × 134.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.15x = 51,621.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,621.30/256.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.53

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