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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.28, 394.77 and 118.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.28, 394.77 and 118.86 is: 178.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.28 : 394.77 = 118.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.28/394.77 = 118.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.28x = 394.77 × 118.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.28x = 46,922.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,922.36/263.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.22

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