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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.99, 397.34 and 120.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.99, 397.34 and 120.63 is: 180.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.99 : 397.34 = 120.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.99/397.34 = 120.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.99x = 397.34 × 120.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.99x = 47,931.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,931.12/264.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.88

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