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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.81, 397.22 and 120.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.81, 397.22 and 120.63 is: 180.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.81 : 397.22 = 120.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.81/397.22 = 120.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.81x = 397.22 × 120.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.81x = 47,916.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,916.05/264.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.95

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