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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.45, 384.68 and 134.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.45, 384.68 and 134.65 is: 201.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.45 : 384.68 = 134.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.45/384.68 = 134.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.45x = 384.68 × 134.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.45x = 51,797.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,797.16/256.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.98

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