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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.87, 385.47 and 135.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.87, 385.47 and 135.22 is: 202.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.87 : 385.47 = 135.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.87/385.47 = 135.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.87x = 385.47 × 135.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.87x = 52,121.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,121.33/256.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.91

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