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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.12, 396.39 and 119.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.12, 396.39 and 119.94 is: 180.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.12 : 396.39 = 119.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.12/396.39 = 119.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.12x = 396.39 × 119.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.12x = 47,543.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,543.02/264.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.01

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