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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.04, 394.38 and 125.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.04, 394.38 and 125.96 is: 188.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.04 : 394.38 = 125.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.04/394.38 = 125.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.04x = 394.38 × 125.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.04x = 49,674.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,674.13/263.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.85

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