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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.31, 384.25 and 119.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.31, 384.25 and 119.28 is: 178.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.31 : 384.25 = 119.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.31/384.25 = 119.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.31x = 384.25 × 119.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.31x = 45,833.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,833.34/256.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.82

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