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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.95, 385.26 and 135.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.95, 385.26 and 135.18 is: 202.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.95 : 385.26 = 135.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.95/385.26 = 135.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.95x = 385.26 × 135.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.95x = 52,079.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,079.45/256.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.68

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