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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.53, 384.24 and 134.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.53, 384.24 and 134.91 is: 202.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.53 : 384.24 = 134.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.53/384.24 = 134.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.53x = 384.24 × 134.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.53x = 51,837.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,837.82/256.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.07

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