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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.60, 384.96 and 134.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.60, 384.96 and 134.84 is: 202.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.60 : 384.96 = 134.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.60/384.96 = 134.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.60x = 384.96 × 134.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.60x = 51,908.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,908.01/256.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.29

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