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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.67, 385.34 and 119.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.67, 385.34 and 119.81 is: 179.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.67 : 385.34 = 119.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.67/385.34 = 119.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.67x = 385.34 × 119.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.67x = 46,166.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,166.92/256.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.87

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