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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.51, 384.70 and 119.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.51, 384.70 and 119.43 is: 179.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.51 : 384.70 = 119.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.51/384.70 = 119.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.51x = 384.70 × 119.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.51x = 45,944.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,944.72/256.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.11

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