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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.24, 396.29 and 119.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.24, 396.29 and 119.93 is: 179.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.24 : 396.29 = 119.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.24/396.29 = 119.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.24x = 396.29 × 119.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.24x = 47,524.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,524.48/264.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.85

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