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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.57, 384.87 and 119.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.57, 384.87 and 119.62 is: 179.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.57 : 384.87 = 119.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.57/384.87 = 119.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.57x = 384.87 × 119.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.57x = 46,038.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,038.15/256.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.44

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