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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.63, 385.10 and 134.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.63, 385.10 and 134.98 is: 202.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.63 : 385.10 = 134.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.63/385.10 = 134.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.63x = 385.10 × 134.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.63x = 51,978.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,978.20/256.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.55

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