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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.32, 384.62 and 119.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.32, 384.62 and 119.43 is: 179.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.32 : 384.62 = 119.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.32/384.62 = 119.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.32x = 384.62 × 119.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.32x = 45,934.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,934.57/256.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.21

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