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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.98, 384.19 and 119.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.98, 384.19 and 119.09 is: 178.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.98 : 384.19 = 119.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.98/384.19 = 119.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.98x = 384.19 × 119.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.98x = 45,752.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,752.36/255.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.74

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