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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.91, 395.88 and 119.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.91, 395.88 and 119.64 is: 179.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.91 : 395.88 = 119.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.91/395.88 = 119.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.91x = 395.88 × 119.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.91x = 47,363.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,363.08/263.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.47

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