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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.61, 395.55 and 119.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.61, 395.55 and 119.25 is: 178.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.61 : 395.55 = 119.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.61/395.55 = 119.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.61x = 395.55 × 119.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.61x = 47,169.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,169.34/263.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.94

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