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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.20, 384.19 and 119.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.20, 384.19 and 119.29 is: 178.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.20 : 384.19 = 119.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.20/384.19 = 119.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.20x = 384.19 × 119.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.20x = 45,827.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,827.78/256.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.87

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