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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.14, 394.71 and 125.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.14, 394.71 and 125.77 is: 188.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.14 : 394.71 = 125.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.14/394.71 = 125.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.14x = 394.71 × 125.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.14x = 49,642.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,642.05/263.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.65

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