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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.96, 385.50 and 135.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.96, 385.50 and 135.16 is: 202.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.96 : 385.50 = 135.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.96/385.50 = 135.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.96x = 385.50 × 135.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.96x = 52,104.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,104.18/256.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.77

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