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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.62, 384.76 and 119.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.62, 384.76 and 119.60 is: 179.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.62 : 384.76 = 119.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.62/384.76 = 119.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.62x = 384.76 × 119.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.62x = 46,017.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,017.30/256.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.32

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