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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.63, 395.74 and 119.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.63, 395.74 and 119.34 is: 179.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.63 : 395.74 = 119.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.63/395.74 = 119.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.63x = 395.74 × 119.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.63x = 47,229.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,229.24/263.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.15

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