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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.20, 396.23 and 119.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.20, 396.23 and 119.88 is: 179.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.20 : 396.23 = 119.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.20/396.23 = 119.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.20x = 396.23 × 119.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.20x = 47,499.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,499.45/264.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.79

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