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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.35, 395.07 and 119.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.35, 395.07 and 119.02 is: 178.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.35 : 395.07 = 119.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.35/395.07 = 119.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.35x = 395.07 × 119.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.35x = 47,021.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,021.23/263.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.55

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