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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.40, 395.18 and 119.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.40, 395.18 and 119.12 is: 178.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.40 : 395.18 = 119.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.40/395.18 = 119.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.40x = 395.18 × 119.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.40x = 47,073.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,073.84/263.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.72

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