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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.38, 395.24 and 119.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.38, 395.24 and 119.09 is: 178.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.38 : 395.24 = 119.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.38/395.24 = 119.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.38x = 395.24 × 119.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.38x = 47,069.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,069.13/263.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.71

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