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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.15, 394.34 and 124.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.15, 394.34 and 124.23 is: 186.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.15 : 394.34 = 124.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.15/394.34 = 124.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.15x = 394.34 × 124.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.15x = 48,988.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,988.24/263.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.16

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