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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.94, 385.36 and 120.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.94, 385.36 and 120.05 is: 180.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.94 : 385.36 = 120.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.94/385.36 = 120.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.94x = 385.36 × 120.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.94x = 46,263.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,263.43/256.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.05

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