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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.73, 395.50 and 119.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.73, 395.50 and 119.45 is: 179.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.73 : 395.50 = 119.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.73/395.50 = 119.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.73x = 395.50 × 119.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.73x = 47,242.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,242.48/263.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.13

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