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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.89, 384 and 119

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.89, 384 and 119 is: 178.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.89 : 384 = 119 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.89/384 = 119/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.89x = 384 × 119
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.89x = 45,696
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,696/255.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.58

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