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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.46, 384.82 and 119.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.46, 384.82 and 119.50 is: 179.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.46 : 384.82 = 119.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.46/384.82 = 119.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.46x = 384.82 × 119.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.46x = 45,985.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,985.99/256.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.31

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