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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.08, 394.48 and 126

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.08, 394.48 and 126 is: 188.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.08 : 394.48 = 126 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.08/394.48 = 126/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.08x = 394.48 × 126
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.08x = 49,704.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,704.48/263.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.93

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