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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.71, 395.57 and 119.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.71, 395.57 and 119.40 is: 179.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.71 : 395.57 = 119.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.71/395.57 = 119.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.71x = 395.57 × 119.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.71x = 47,228.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,228.48/263.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.09

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