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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.02, 383.76 and 118.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.02, 383.76 and 118.98 is: 178.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.02 : 383.76 = 118.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.02/383.76 = 118.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.02x = 383.76 × 118.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.02x = 45,659.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,659.76/256.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.34

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