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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.93, 385.50 and 119.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.93, 385.50 and 119.98 is: 180.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.93 : 385.50 = 119.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.93/385.50 = 119.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.93x = 385.50 × 119.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.93x = 46,252.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,252.29/256.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.02

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