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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.37, 383.94 and 134.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.37, 383.94 and 134.26 is: 201.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.37 : 383.94 = 134.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.37/383.94 = 134.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.37x = 383.94 × 134.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.37x = 51,546.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,546.82/256.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.07

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