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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.45, 384.06 and 132.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.45, 384.06 and 132.72 is: 198.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.45 : 384.06 = 132.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.45/384.06 = 132.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.45x = 384.06 × 132.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.45x = 50,971.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,971.72/256.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.76

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