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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.91, 385.08 and 119.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.91, 385.08 and 119.83 is: 179.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.91 : 385.08 = 119.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.91/385.08 = 119.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.91x = 385.08 × 119.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.91x = 46,144.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,144.14/256.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.61

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