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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.76, 385.10 and 119.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.76, 385.10 and 119.88 is: 179.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.76 : 385.10 = 119.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.76/385.10 = 119.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.76x = 385.10 × 119.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.76x = 46,165.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,165.79/256.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.80

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