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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.34, 383.94 and 119.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.34, 383.94 and 119.18 is: 178.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.34 : 383.94 = 119.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.34/383.94 = 119.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.34x = 383.94 × 119.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.34x = 45,758.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,758.93/256.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.51

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