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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.59, 396.83 and 120.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.59, 396.83 and 120.27 is: 180.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.59 : 396.83 = 120.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.59/396.83 = 120.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.59x = 396.83 × 120.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.59x = 47,726.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,726.14/264.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.38

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