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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.28, 384.20 and 119.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.28, 384.20 and 119.14 is: 178.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.28 : 384.20 = 119.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.28/384.20 = 119.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.28x = 384.20 × 119.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.28x = 45,773.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,773.59/256.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.61

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