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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.92, 385.15 and 120.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.92, 385.15 and 120.13 is: 180.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.92 : 385.15 = 120.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.92/385.15 = 120.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.92x = 385.15 × 120.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.92x = 46,268.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,268.07/256.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.09

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