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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.25, 394.91 and 126.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.25, 394.91 and 126.29 is: 189.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.25 : 394.91 = 126.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.25/394.91 = 126.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.25x = 394.91 × 126.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.25x = 49,874.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,874.01/263.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.45

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