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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.44, 384.36 and 134.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.44, 384.36 and 134.76 is: 201.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.44 : 384.36 = 134.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.44/384.36 = 134.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.44x = 384.36 × 134.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.44x = 51,796.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,796.35/256.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.98

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