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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.06, 383.94 and 118.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.06, 383.94 and 118.94 is: 178.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.06 : 383.94 = 118.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.06/383.94 = 118.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.06x = 383.94 × 118.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.06x = 45,667.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,667.14/256.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.34

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