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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.20, 383.90 and 134.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.20, 383.90 and 134.28 is: 201.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.20 : 383.90 = 134.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.20/383.90 = 134.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.20x = 383.90 × 134.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.20x = 51,550.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,550.09/256.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.21

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