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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.89, 384.97 and 134.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.89, 384.97 and 134.88 is: 202.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.89 : 384.97 = 134.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.89/384.97 = 134.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.89x = 384.97 × 134.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.89x = 51,924.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,924.75/256.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.13

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