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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.79, 385.39 and 135.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.79, 385.39 and 135.09 is: 202.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.79 : 385.39 = 135.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.79/385.39 = 135.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.79x = 385.39 × 135.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.79x = 52,062.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,062.50/256.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.74

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