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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.76, 384.86 and 119.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.76, 384.86 and 119.90 is: 179.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.76 : 384.86 = 119.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.76/384.86 = 119.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.76x = 384.86 × 119.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.76x = 46,144.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,144.71/256.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.72

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