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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.20, 396.09 and 119.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.20, 396.09 and 119.81 is: 179.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.20 : 396.09 = 119.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.20/396.09 = 119.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.20x = 396.09 × 119.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.20x = 47,456.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,456.53/264.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.63

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