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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.39, 384.66 and 119.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.39, 384.66 and 119.50 is: 179.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.39 : 384.66 = 119.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.39/384.66 = 119.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.39x = 384.66 × 119.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.39x = 45,965.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,965.91/256.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.28

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