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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.96, 383.97 and 119.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.96, 383.97 and 119.05 is: 178.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.96 : 383.97 = 119.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.96/383.97 = 119.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.96x = 383.97 × 119.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.96x = 45,710.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,710.45/255.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.58

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