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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.19, 383.76 and 134.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.19, 383.76 and 134.55 is: 201.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.19 : 383.76 = 134.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.19/383.76 = 134.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.19x = 383.76 × 134.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.19x = 51,634.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,634.91/256.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.55

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