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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.16, 384.20 and 119.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.16, 384.20 and 119.16 is: 178.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.16 : 384.20 = 119.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.16/384.20 = 119.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.16x = 384.20 × 119.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.16x = 45,781.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,781.27/256.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.72

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