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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.67, 397.01 and 120.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.67, 397.01 and 120.39 is: 180.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.67 : 397.01 = 120.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.67/397.01 = 120.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.67x = 397.01 × 120.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.67x = 47,796.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,796.03/264.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.59

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