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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.75, 397.14 and 118.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.75, 397.14 and 118.65 is: 177.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.75 : 397.14 = 118.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.75/397.14 = 118.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.75x = 397.14 × 118.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.75x = 47,120.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,120.66/264.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.98

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