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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.95, 385.56 and 119.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.95, 385.56 and 119.97 is: 180.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.95 : 385.56 = 119.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.95/385.56 = 119.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.95x = 385.56 × 119.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.95x = 46,255.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,255.63/256.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.02

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