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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.62, 395.58 and 119.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.62, 395.58 and 119.35 is: 179.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.62 : 395.58 = 119.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.62/395.58 = 119.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.62x = 395.58 × 119.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.62x = 47,212.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,212.47/263.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.09

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