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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.13, 384.43 and 119.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.13, 384.43 and 119.27 is: 179.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.13 : 384.43 = 119.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.13/384.43 = 119.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.13x = 384.43 × 119.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.13x = 45,850.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,850.19/256.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.01

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