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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.96, 385.56 and 135.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.96, 385.56 and 135.28 is: 202.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.96 : 385.56 = 135.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.96/385.56 = 135.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.96x = 385.56 × 135.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.96x = 52,158.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,158.56/256.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.98

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