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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.77, 384.98 and 135

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.77, 384.98 and 135 is: 202.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.77 : 384.98 = 135 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.77/384.98 = 135/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.77x = 384.98 × 135
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.77x = 51,971.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,971.63/256.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.41

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