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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.85, 385.01 and 119.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.85, 385.01 and 119.99 is: 179.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.85 : 385.01 = 119.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.85/385.01 = 119.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.85x = 385.01 × 119.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.85x = 46,196.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,196.00/256.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.85

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