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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.30, 395.01 and 126.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.30, 395.01 and 126.41 is: 189.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.30 : 395.01 = 126.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.30/395.01 = 126.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.30x = 395.01 × 126.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.30x = 49,931.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,931.24/263.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.64

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