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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.26, 384.15 and 119.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.26, 384.15 and 119.27 is: 178.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.26 : 384.15 = 119.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.26/384.15 = 119.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.26x = 384.15 × 119.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.26x = 45,815.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,815.65/256.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.79

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