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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.12, 394.54 and 126.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.12, 394.54 and 126.32 is: 189.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.12 : 394.54 = 126.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.12/394.54 = 126.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.12x = 394.54 × 126.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.12x = 49,836.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,836.00/263.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.41

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