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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.76, 384.82 and 134.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.76, 384.82 and 134.96 is: 202.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.76 : 384.82 = 134.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.76/384.82 = 134.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.76x = 384.82 × 134.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.76x = 51,935.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,935.31/256.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.27

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