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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.23, 384.30 and 119.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.23, 384.30 and 119.25 is: 178.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.23 : 384.30 = 119.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.23/384.30 = 119.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.23x = 384.30 × 119.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.23x = 45,827.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,827.78/256.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.85

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