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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.84, 385.13 and 119.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.84, 385.13 and 119.84 is: 179.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.84 : 385.13 = 119.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.84/385.13 = 119.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.84x = 385.13 × 119.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.84x = 46,153.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,153.98/256.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.70

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