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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.57, 384.80 and 119.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.57, 384.80 and 119.68 is: 179.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.57 : 384.80 = 119.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.57/384.80 = 119.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.57x = 384.80 × 119.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.57x = 46,052.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,052.86/256.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.49

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