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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.32, 383.88 and 134.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.32, 383.88 and 134.52 is: 201.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.32 : 383.88 = 134.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.32/383.88 = 134.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.32x = 383.88 × 134.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.32x = 51,639.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,639.54/256.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.47

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