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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.27, 396.57 and 119.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.27, 396.57 and 119.99 is: 180.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.27 : 396.57 = 119.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.27/396.57 = 119.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.27x = 396.57 × 119.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.27x = 47,584.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,584.43/264.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.06

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