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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.62, 384.62 and 133.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.62, 384.62 and 133.28 is: 199.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.62 : 384.62 = 133.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.62/384.62 = 133.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.62x = 384.62 × 133.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.62x = 51,259.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,259.56/256.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.75

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