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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.20, 394.86 and 119.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.20, 394.86 and 119.02 is: 178.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.20 : 394.86 = 119.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.20/394.86 = 119.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.20x = 394.86 × 119.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.20x = 46,996.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,996.24/263.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.56

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