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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.13, 394.60 and 118.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.13, 394.60 and 118.75 is: 178.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.13 : 394.60 = 118.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.13/394.60 = 118.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.13x = 394.60 × 118.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.13x = 46,858.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,858.75/263.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.08

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