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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.30, 395.18 and 126.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.30, 395.18 and 126.44 is: 189.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.30 : 395.18 = 126.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.30/395.18 = 126.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.30x = 395.18 × 126.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.30x = 49,966.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,966.56/263.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.77

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