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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.18, 394.19 and 126.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.18, 394.19 and 126.02 is: 188.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.18 : 394.19 = 126.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.18/394.19 = 126.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.18x = 394.19 × 126.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.18x = 49,675.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,675.19/263.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.75

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