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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.67, 384.74 and 134.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.67, 384.74 and 134.67 is: 201.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.67 : 384.74 = 134.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.67/384.74 = 134.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.67x = 384.74 × 134.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.67x = 51,812.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,812.26/256.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.87

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