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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.83, 384.93 and 119.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.83, 384.93 and 119.58 is: 179.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.83 : 384.93 = 119.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.83/384.93 = 119.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.83x = 384.93 × 119.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.83x = 46,029.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,029.93/256.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.22

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