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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.21, 394.81 and 118.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.21, 394.81 and 118.89 is: 178.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.21 : 394.81 = 118.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.21/394.81 = 118.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.21x = 394.81 × 118.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.21x = 46,938.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,938.66/263.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.34

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