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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.03, 384.21 and 119.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.03, 384.21 and 119.14 is: 178.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.03 : 384.21 = 119.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.03/384.21 = 119.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.03x = 384.21 × 119.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.03x = 45,773.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,773.82/256.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.78

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