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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.08, 394.35 and 126.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.08, 394.35 and 126.15 is: 189.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.08 : 394.35 = 126.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.08/394.35 = 126.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.08x = 394.35 × 126.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.08x = 49,747.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,747.25/263.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.10

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