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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.28, 395.19 and 126.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.28, 395.19 and 126.42 is: 189.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.28 : 395.19 = 126.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.28/395.19 = 126.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.28x = 395.19 × 126.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.28x = 49,959.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,959.92/263.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.76

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