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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.88, 385.52 and 135.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.88, 385.52 and 135.18 is: 202.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.88 : 385.52 = 135.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.88/385.52 = 135.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.88x = 385.52 × 135.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.88x = 52,113.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,113.92/256.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.88

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