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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.12, 394.61 and 125.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.12, 394.61 and 125.90 is: 188.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.12 : 394.61 = 125.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.12/394.61 = 125.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.12x = 394.61 × 125.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.12x = 49,679.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,679.27/263.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.81

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