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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.90, 397.44 and 120.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.90, 397.44 and 120.59 is: 180.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.90 : 397.44 = 120.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.90/397.44 = 120.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.90x = 397.44 × 120.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.90x = 47,927.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,927.29/264.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.93

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