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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.10, 394.41 and 126.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.10, 394.41 and 126.21 is: 189.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.10 : 394.41 = 126.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.10/394.41 = 126.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.10x = 394.41 × 126.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.10x = 49,778.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,778.49/263.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.20

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