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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.42, 384.44 and 132.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.42, 384.44 and 132.71 is: 198.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.42 : 384.44 = 132.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.42/384.44 = 132.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.42x = 384.44 × 132.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.42x = 51,019.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,019.03/256.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.97

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