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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.74, 385.16 and 119.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.74, 385.16 and 119.94 is: 179.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.74 : 385.16 = 119.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.74/385.16 = 119.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.74x = 385.16 × 119.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.74x = 46,195.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,195.49/256.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.93

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