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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.61, 385.11 and 134.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.61, 385.11 and 134.94 is: 202.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.61 : 385.11 = 134.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.61/385.11 = 134.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.61x = 385.11 × 134.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.61x = 51,966.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,966.74/256.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.52

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