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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.86, 384.06 and 119.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.86, 384.06 and 119.04 is: 178.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.86 : 384.06 = 119.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.86/384.06 = 119.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.86x = 384.06 × 119.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.86x = 45,716.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,716.84/255.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.68

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