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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.23, 384.41 and 134.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.23, 384.41 and 134.46 is: 201.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.23 : 384.41 = 134.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.23/384.41 = 134.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.23x = 384.41 × 134.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.23x = 51,688.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,688.10/256.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.73

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