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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.32, 394.98 and 118.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.32, 394.98 and 118.87 is: 178.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.32 : 394.98 = 118.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.32/394.98 = 118.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.32x = 394.98 × 118.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.32x = 46,951.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,951.27/263.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.31

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