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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.81, 384.64 and 119.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.81, 384.64 and 119.44 is: 178.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.81 : 384.64 = 119.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.81/384.64 = 119.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.81x = 384.64 × 119.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.81x = 45,941.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,941.40/256.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.89

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