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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.47, 384.75 and 134.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.47, 384.75 and 134.66 is: 202.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.47 : 384.75 = 134.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.47/384.75 = 134.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.47x = 384.75 × 134.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.47x = 51,811.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,811.40/256.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.02

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