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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.37, 384.55 and 119.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.37, 384.55 and 119.41 is: 179.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.37 : 384.55 = 119.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.37/384.55 = 119.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.37x = 384.55 × 119.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.37x = 45,917.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,917.86/256.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.11

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