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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.54, 384.61 and 119.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.54, 384.61 and 119.56 is: 179.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.54 : 384.61 = 119.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.54/384.61 = 119.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.54x = 384.61 × 119.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.54x = 45,984.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,984.82/256.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.25

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