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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.47, 384.78 and 119.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.47, 384.78 and 119.59 is: 179.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.47 : 384.78 = 119.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.47/384.78 = 119.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.47x = 384.78 × 119.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.47x = 46,015.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,015.24/256.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.42

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