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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.93, 385.52 and 119.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.93, 385.52 and 119.90 is: 179.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.93 : 385.52 = 119.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.93/385.52 = 119.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.93x = 385.52 × 119.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.93x = 46,224.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,224.21/256.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.91

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