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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.52, 384.96 and 134.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.52, 384.96 and 134.66 is: 202.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.52 : 384.96 = 134.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.52/384.96 = 134.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.52x = 384.96 × 134.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.52x = 51,838.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,838.71/256.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.08

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