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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.92, 384.54 and 135.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.92, 384.54 and 135.02 is: 202.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.92 : 384.54 = 135.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.92/384.54 = 135.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.92x = 384.54 × 135.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.92x = 51,918.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,918.67/256.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.08

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