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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.10, 383.63 and 118.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.10, 383.63 and 118.96 is: 178.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.10 : 383.63 = 118.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.10/383.63 = 118.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.10x = 383.63 × 118.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.10x = 45,635.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,635.07/256.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.20

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