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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.29, 383.92 and 119.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.29, 383.92 and 119.14 is: 178.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.29 : 383.92 = 119.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.29/383.92 = 119.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.29x = 383.92 × 119.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.29x = 45,740.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,740.23/256.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.47

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