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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.69, 384.86 and 135.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.69, 384.86 and 135.04 is: 202.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.69 : 384.86 = 135.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.69/384.86 = 135.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.69x = 384.86 × 135.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.69x = 51,971.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,971.49/256.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.47

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