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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.93, 396.03 and 119.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.93, 396.03 and 119.63 is: 179.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.93 : 396.03 = 119.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.93/396.03 = 119.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.93x = 396.03 × 119.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.93x = 47,375.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,375.09/263.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.50

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