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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.10, 396.31 and 119.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.10, 396.31 and 119.82 is: 179.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.10 : 396.31 = 119.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.10/396.31 = 119.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.10x = 396.31 × 119.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.10x = 47,485.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,485.86/264.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.80

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