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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.99, 385.59 and 120.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.99, 385.59 and 120.04 is: 180.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.99 : 385.59 = 120.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.99/385.59 = 120.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.99x = 385.59 × 120.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.99x = 46,286.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,286.22/256.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.11

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