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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.96, 383.67 and 119.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.96, 383.67 and 119.10 is: 178.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.96 : 383.67 = 119.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.96/383.67 = 119.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.96x = 383.67 × 119.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.96x = 45,692.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,692.58/255.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.51

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