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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.44, 395.36 and 119.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.44, 395.36 and 119.16 is: 178.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.44 : 395.36 = 119.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.44/395.36 = 119.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.44x = 395.36 × 119.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.44x = 47,111.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,111.10/263.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.83

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