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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.98, 396.02 and 119.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.98, 396.02 and 119.71 is: 179.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.98 : 396.02 = 119.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.98/396.02 = 119.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.98x = 396.02 × 119.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.98x = 47,407.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,407.55/263.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.59

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