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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.01, 384.01 and 119.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.01, 384.01 and 119.04 is: 178.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.01 : 384.01 = 119.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.01/384.01 = 119.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.01x = 384.01 × 119.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.01x = 45,710.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,710.93/256.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.55

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