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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.92, 385.20 and 119.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.92, 385.20 and 119.76 is: 179.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.92 : 385.20 = 119.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.92/385.20 = 119.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.92x = 385.20 × 119.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.92x = 46,131.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,131.55/256.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.56

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