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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.39, 384.33 and 119.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.39, 384.33 and 119.35 is: 178.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.39 : 384.33 = 119.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.39/384.33 = 119.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.39x = 384.33 × 119.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.39x = 45,869.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,869.79/256.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.91

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