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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.54, 384.52 and 135.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.54, 384.52 and 135.04 is: 202.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.54 : 384.52 = 135.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.54/384.52 = 135.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.54x = 384.52 × 135.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.54x = 51,925.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,925.58/256.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.41

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