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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.29, 394.80 and 118.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.29, 394.80 and 118.84 is: 178.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.29 : 394.80 = 118.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.29/394.80 = 118.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.29x = 394.80 × 118.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.29x = 46,918.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,918.03/263.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.20

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