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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.25, 384.60 and 132.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.25, 384.60 and 132.94 is: 199.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.25 : 384.60 = 132.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.25/384.60 = 132.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.25x = 384.60 × 132.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.25x = 51,127.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,127.76/256.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.52

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