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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.30, 396.32 and 119.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.30, 396.32 and 119.92 is: 179.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.30 : 396.32 = 119.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.30/396.32 = 119.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.30x = 396.32 × 119.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.30x = 47,526.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,526.69/264.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.82

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