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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.16, 396.39 and 119.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.16, 396.39 and 119.89 is: 179.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.16 : 396.39 = 119.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.16/396.39 = 119.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.16x = 396.39 × 119.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.16x = 47,523.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,523.20/264.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.90

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