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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.42, 384.76 and 119.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.42, 384.76 and 119.46 is: 179.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.42 : 384.76 = 119.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.42/384.76 = 119.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.42x = 384.76 × 119.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.42x = 45,963.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,963.43/256.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.25

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