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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.23, 384.50 and 134.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.23, 384.50 and 134.50 is: 201.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.23 : 384.50 = 134.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.23/384.50 = 134.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.23x = 384.50 × 134.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.23x = 51,715.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,715.25/256.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.83

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