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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.40, 394.94 and 119.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.40, 394.94 and 119.20 is: 178.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.40 : 394.94 = 119.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.40/394.94 = 119.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.40x = 394.94 × 119.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.40x = 47,076.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,076.85/263.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.73

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