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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.91, 385.49 and 119.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.91, 385.49 and 119.93 is: 179.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.91 : 385.49 = 119.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.91/385.49 = 119.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.91x = 385.49 × 119.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.91x = 46,233.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,233.11/256.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.96

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