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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.66, 395.22 and 119.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.66, 395.22 and 119.30 is: 178.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.66 : 395.22 = 119.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.66/395.22 = 119.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.66x = 395.22 × 119.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.66x = 47,149.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,149.75/263.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.83

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