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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.38, 384.78 and 134.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.38, 384.78 and 134.76 is: 202.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.38 : 384.78 = 134.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.38/384.78 = 134.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.38x = 384.78 × 134.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.38x = 51,852.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,852.95/256.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.25

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