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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.96, 385.44 and 135.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.96, 385.44 and 135.36 is: 203.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.96 : 385.44 = 135.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.96/385.44 = 135.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.96x = 385.44 × 135.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.96x = 52,173.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,173.16/256.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.04

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